Antrag vom Ex
Antrag vom Ex

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Antrag vom Ex

1999
Movie
91 min
German

Florist Valerie unwaveringly believes in the great love of her life, even though her friend Bea has just been divorced and tries to convince Valerie that this Prince Charming does not exist. One day an admirer sends Valerie two rare specimens of "Alpinia purpurata". But who is the sender of the floral greeting? Valerie sets out to find her ex-boyfriends.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Michael KeuschGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A single father, struggling to make ends meet, decides to run for mayor of his small town to improve their lives. He finds himself up against a wealthy and established incumbent, leading to a humorous and often chaotic campaign. Along the way, he navigates personal relationships and unexpected romantic entanglements, all while trying to win over the hearts and minds of the electorate.

Critical Reception

While not a widely released international film, 'Antrag vom Ex' was a moderate success in its native Germany, generally seen as a lighthearted, albeit predictable, romantic comedy. Critics often noted its comedic performances, particularly from lead actor Tom Gerhardt, but found the plot to be somewhat formulaic and lacking in originality. Audience reception was generally positive, appreciating its feel-good nature and comedic elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its comedic performances, especially by the lead.

  • Criticized for a predictable and uninspired plot.

  • Seen as a feel-good, light-hearted German comedy.

Google audience: Audience reception data for 'Antrag vom Ex' on Google is not widely available.

Fun Fact

The film is part of a series of comedies starring Tom Gerhardt as the character 'Hausmeister Krause', though this particular film has a different premise and setting.

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