E io non pago: L'Italia dei furbetti
E io non pago: L'Italia dei furbetti

E io non pago: L'Italia dei furbetti

2012Movie108 minItalian

Two customs officers undercover, Marshal Remo Signorelli and Brigadier Riccardo Riva, try to stop Massimiliano Grilli, a master of evasion. On one occasion, Remo meets his old friend Fulvio who suspected he had an affair with his then girlfriend and now wife.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Carlo VanzinaGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

The film follows a group of friends who come up with an ingenious and hilarious scheme to avoid paying for services in Italy, highlighting the pervasive culture of 'furbizia' (cleverness/trickery). Their plan involves exploiting loopholes and avoiding payment for everything from restaurants to taxes. The narrative explores the societal implications of this widespread attitude through comedic situations and character interactions.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to generally negative reception from critics, who often pointed to its reliance on stereotypical humor and a predictable plot. While some audiences found it amusing for its satirical take on Italian society's 'furbetti' culture, many critics felt it lacked originality and depth, falling into common tropes of Italian comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on stereotypes of Italian 'furbetti' for its humor.
  • The plot is predictable and lacks a strong narrative drive.
  • Offers a superficial but sometimes relatable satire of tax evasion and dishonest practices.

Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available for this specific title, but typical comments for similar Italian comedies often highlight enjoyment of relatable societal satire and comedic performances, while also noting that the humor can be unsubtle or repetitive.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a tradition of Italian 'commedia all'italiana' that uses humor to critique societal issues, in this case, the widespread phenomenon of tax evasion and clever avoidance of responsibilities.

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