Le faremo tanto male
Le faremo tanto male

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Le faremo tanto male

1998
Movie
104 min
Italian

Two brothers kidnap a has-been actress who makes a living doing TV commercials for a fur-clothing company and demands that all animals be freed and businesses be closed. The problem is that everyone thinks the kidnapping is only a publicity-stunt set up by the attention-hungry actress...

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Francesco LongoGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Two aspiring criminals, Fefè and Giampiero, decide to kidnap a wealthy businessman's wife for ransom. However, their plan quickly unravels due to their incompetence and a series of unfortunate events. They find themselves in increasingly absurd situations as they struggle to manage their hostage and evade capture, highlighting the gap between their criminal aspirations and their actual capabilities.

Critical Reception

Le faremo tanto male received mixed reviews. While some critics appreciated its attempts at dark humor and the performances of its lead actors, others found the plot contrived and the comedy uneven. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some enjoying the quirky premise and others finding it lacking in substance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its darkly comedic premise and the chemistry between the lead actors.

  • Criticized for a plot that becomes increasingly improbable and a comedic tone that doesn't always land.

  • Seen as an interesting but flawed attempt at a crime-comedy.

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Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Le faremo tanto male,' translates to 'We will hurt you so much,' which is ironically juxtaposed with the characters' bumbling and ineffective criminal attempts.

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