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Slackers
A slingshot is loaded, the stone flies and crashes - the neighbor's window breaks. Ramona (Bella Lochmann) and Nico (Pola Geiger) are friends, lazy bums and fresh out of school. But instead of thinking about their future, they prefer to let the hot Berlin summer get the better of them. When they release a beloved neighbor's bird, they have to flee - into the politically charged world that they really don't want to be in. A road trip through Berlin begins - but on foot. On their aimless and half-hearted search for the escaped bird and their little brother, they struggle for their friendship, their belief in themselves and unexpectedly stumble upon other life stories that give hope.
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Plot Summary
A perpetual slacker, Dave, falls for the beautiful Angela, who believes he's a studious overachiever. To maintain this illusion, Dave enlists the help of his friends to impersonate him in various classes and activities while he pursues his love interest. However, his elaborate charade becomes increasingly difficult to sustain.
Critical Reception
Slackers was met with generally negative reviews from critics, who found its humor juvenile and its plot predictable. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a generic teen comedy.
What Reviewers Say
The film relies heavily on tired comedic tropes and a formulaic plot.
Lacks originality and fails to deliver memorable laughs.
The premise is thin, and the execution is uninspired.
Google audience: Audiences found the movie to be a forgettable comedy with some lighthearted moments but ultimately lacking substance. While some enjoyed the premise of faking it, many felt it was too predictable and not particularly funny.
Fun Fact
Jason Schwartzman's character, Dave, is known for his extensive knowledge of obscure trivia, which he uses to impress Angela.
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