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C.i.S.: Chaoten im Sondereinsatz
Lukas Maler is a butcher. Albeit more out of necessity than out of passion: As the “Karajan with the scalpel”, his vocation was always forensic medicine. When he accidently destroyed all evidence against the “24-hour-killer”, his career as a coroner was done for. And not far from it was his marriage with his great love Diana, whom he could not offer anything anymore as a broken man. But Lukas gets a second chance when once again a serial killer terrifies the city because the murders resemble those of the “24-hour-killer”. Diana – who has ascended to head of the forensic institute in the meantime – knows that only the best one can solve the case. But he is not available. And so, she gets the second-best one: the most over-qualified butcher in town…
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Plot Summary
A group of incompetent but well-meaning security guards at a high-end shopping mall find themselves in over their heads when a dangerous gang attempts a heist during the busy Christmas shopping season. Despite their lack of skill and a tendency for things to go comically wrong, they must band together to protect the shoppers and foil the criminals' plans. Their efforts are hampered by their own bumbling and the chaotic environment of the mall.
Critical Reception
The film was generally met with a lukewarm reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on slapstick humor. While some appreciated the lighthearted comedy and the chemistry between the main actors, many found the film to be derivative and lacking originality. Audiences, however, seemed to find some amusement in its over-the-top scenarios.
What Reviewers Say
Relies heavily on slapstick and predictable comedic situations.
The humor is often broad and may not appeal to all viewers.
The film offers a lighthearted, if uninspired, comedic diversion.
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Fun Fact
The film was produced in Germany and was part of a wave of German-language comedies aiming for broad audience appeal.
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