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Don't Drink the Water
The Hollander family's European vacation is interrupted when their plane is forced to land in Vulgaria. The Hollanders leave the plane to take pictures which results in accusations of spying. Chased by Vulgarian soldiers, they take refuge in the American Embassy under the protection of the absent ambassador's hapless son.
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Plot Summary
An American caterer and his family, who are mistaken for a dangerous terrorist group by the police of a totalitarian European country, are forced to take refuge in the U.S. Embassy. There, they become involved with a rival faction within the embassy and a beautiful princess.
Critical Reception
The film was a critical and commercial disappointment, failing to capture the success of its Broadway predecessor and receiving largely negative reviews. It is often cited as a weak entry in the careers of its seasoned comedic stars.
What Reviewers Say
Relied too heavily on the stage play's gags.
Suffered from a lack of cohesive direction.
The humor was seen as dated and unfunny by many critics.
Google audience: Audience reception data is largely unavailable for this film, but its poor critical performance suggests a generally unfavorable audience response.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the 1966 Broadway play of the same name, which was a critical and commercial success, unlike its film adaptation.
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