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Die göttliche Sophie
Pastor Jens Steffensen is actually a dyed-in-the-wool northerner. However, at the request of his old university friend Clemens Stölzer, he pulls up stakes in St. Pauli and takes on a small parish deep in the south. On his arrival in picturesque Fischbach, Jens initially experiences a culture shock. He also almost runs over Sophie Strohmayr's cat, thereby incurring her wrath. To make up for his mistake, he offers Sophie, who has just lost her job at the local dairy, the vacant position of housekeeper in the vicarage. Although Sophie has left the church, she accepts the offer after a moment's hesitation.
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Plot Summary
In this German comedy, a young boy named Dennis travels through time to meet his childhood idol, the famous animated character 'The Divine Sophie'. However, Dennis accidentally disrupts the timeline, causing chaos and erasing Sophie from existence. Now, Dennis must embark on a bizarre journey with his estranged father and a talking badger to find the legendary 'Sparkle Stone' and restore Sophie to her rightful place in the world.
Critical Reception
Critically, 'Die göttliche Sophie' received a mixed reception. While praised for its creative concept and visual humor appealing to a younger audience, some critics found the plot to be convoluted and the humor to be hit-or-miss. The film was generally seen as a lighthearted family entertainer rather than a groundbreaking cinematic achievement.
What Reviewers Say
Visually imaginative with moments of genuine charm.
Humor can be childish and repetitive at times.
A heartfelt, albeit slightly confusing, adventure for families.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'Die göttliche Sophie' were varied, with many parents and children appreciating the imaginative story and visual gags. However, some viewers found the plot less engaging and the humor to be somewhat scattered.
Fun Fact
The character of 'The Divine Sophie' was inspired by a popular German children's book character, though this film presents an original story centered around her.
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