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The Klutz
Have you ever had "one of those days" when nothing seems to go right? Well, imagine how Claude feels-his entire life has been one screwy day after another. Some people attract attention, others attract the opposite sex, all poor Claude can attract is chaos-and plenty of it! Discouraged by his ill luck, Claude is on his way to see his girlfriend when he suddenly finds himself in the middle of a bank robbery. In the wink of an eye Claude becomes public enemy number one with both cops AND robbers hot on his trail!
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Plot Summary
A bumbling private investigator with a knack for accidental destruction takes on a case involving a missing woman and a series of escalating mishaps. Despite his clumsiness, he somehow manages to stumble his way toward the truth, often leaving a trail of chaos in his wake. The film follows his increasingly absurd predicaments as he tries to solve the mystery.
Critical Reception
Upon its release, 'The Klutz' received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its reliance on slapstick humor and a predictable plot. While some appreciated the physical comedy from lead John Astin, many found the film to be generally uninspired and lacking in originality. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film failing to make a significant impact.
What Reviewers Say
Relies too heavily on predictable slapstick humor.
John Astin's comedic performance is the main draw, but not enough to save the film.
Lacks originality and a compelling narrative.
Google audience: Google user reviews for 'The Klutz' are largely absent due to its age and limited release. Historical audience sentiment suggests it was viewed as a light, unmemorable comedy that relied on broad physical gags.
Fun Fact
The film's initial distribution was limited, contributing to its relatively obscure status among comedy films of the 1970s.
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