Head Full of Honey
Head Full of Honey

Head Full of Honey

2014
Movie
139 min
German

Before eleven years old Tilda's parents can put her beloved grandfather in an old people's home due to his progressing Alzheimer disease, she takes him on one last adventure that subliminally threatens to tear her family apart.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes13%
Metacritic34/100
Google Users46%
Director: Til SchweigerGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A young boy named Tobi tries to care for his grandfather, Amandus, who suffers from Alzheimer's disease. Amandus begins to wander and experience memory lapses, leading Tobi to devise a plan to help him remember his past. The film follows their journey as they navigate the challenges of Amandus's condition and the emotional toll it takes on the family.

Critical Reception

Head Full of Honey received overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics, particularly for its remake status and perceived lack of originality. While the performances were sometimes noted, the film's handling of the sensitive subject matter and its narrative structure were widely criticized.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film is a poorly executed remake that fails to capture the emotional depth of the original.
  • Critics found the narrative predictable and the handling of Alzheimer's disease to be superficial.
  • Despite some touching moments, the film is ultimately deemed sentimental and uninspired.

Google audience: Google users expressed disappointment, with many finding the movie overly sentimental and predictable. Some viewers appreciated the father-son dynamic and the emotional themes, but the majority felt it did not live up to expectations.

Fun Fact

Head Full of Honey is a remake of the 2011 Italian film 'Honey'.

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