High Maintenance
High Maintenance

High Maintenance

2006Movie9 minGerman

In the near-future, a woman whose robotic husband fails to meet her standards returns and upgrades him for a better version with standards that she now fails to meet.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: Dan Mazar and Peter PrincipatoGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A struggling stand-up comedian, Dan, lands a gig as a personal assistant to a demanding, eccentric celebrity. Juggling the absurd requests of his boss and his own chaotic life, Dan finds himself in increasingly bizarre and hilarious situations. The film follows his misadventures as he tries to navigate the world of fame and fortune, often with disastrously funny results.

Critical Reception

High Maintenance received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who found its humor to be inconsistent and its plot predictable. While some praised the comedic performances, particularly from the leads, others felt the film lacked originality and relied too heavily on tired comedic tropes.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with pacing and relies on predictable jokes.
  • Some of the comedic performances offer fleeting moments of amusement.
  • Ultimately, it fails to deliver a consistently funny or engaging experience.

Google audience: Audience reception for High Maintenance is largely absent from public records, suggesting it did not garner significant viewership or discussion on Google platforms.

Fun Fact

The film was independently produced and had a very limited theatrical release, contributing to its low profile and lack of widespread critical attention.

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