The World is Yours
The World is Yours

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The World is Yours

1988
Movie
30 min
German

Documentary by Mario Cortesi about worldwide drug trade and drug consumption. Many scenes, interviews are re-enacted, recreated or freely invented.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Director: Burton, BrianGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

An ambitious but bumbling insecticide salesman hatches a plan to steal a shipment of gold coins from his gangster boss. He enlists a motley crew of small-time criminals to help him, but their ineptitude and greed lead to a series of escalating mishaps and betrayals. The scheme quickly spirals out of control, putting everyone involved in danger and testing the loyalty of his associates.

Critical Reception

The World Is Yours received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding its humor forced and its plot convoluted. While some appreciated its attempt at a quirky crime caper, the majority felt it failed to deliver a cohesive or satisfying comedic experience. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fails to achieve its comedic ambitions.

  • Lacks a strong narrative drive and memorable characters.

  • Relies too heavily on slapstick and predictable plot twists.

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Fun Fact

The film notably features a young Paula Abdul in an early acting role, years before her breakthrough as a pop star.

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