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Henry Wilt is a more or less failed teacher who fantasizes about murdering his dominant, non-attentive wife Eva. At a party who gets stuck in an inflatable doll and makes a complete fool of himself. Eventually, he dumps the doll in a hole at a building site. However, he has been witnessed getting rid of the doll and when his wife disappears on the night after the party, the police and Inspector Flint have strong suspicions on Mr Wilt.
Hugh Wilt, a bizarre and eccentric English professor, finds himself in Prague where he becomes entangled with a mysterious woman and the city's surreal, often dangerous, political climate. His quest for love and understanding in this foreign land leads him through a series of bizarre encounters and philosophical musings. The film blends dark humor with a commentary on identity and belonging.
Michael Radford's 'Wilt' received a mixed to positive reception upon its release. Critics often praised its quirky humor and atmospheric setting, but some found the plot meandering. Audiences were generally intrigued by its offbeat nature and the performances, though it remained a niche film.
Praised for its unique and dark sense of humor.
Appreciated for its moody and atmospheric depiction of Prague.
Some found the narrative structure to be disjointed.
Google audience: Audience reception data on Google is not readily available for 'Wilt'.
The film is based on the novel of the same name by Tom Sharpe, known for his satirical and often outrageous novels.
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"Wilt" is a consistently amusing film throughout which perfectly uses the comedy of extreme embarrassment to good effect as Henry Wilt bungles his way from one improbable - yet never entirely implausible - catastrophe to the next. The many...