Problemos
Problemos

Problemos

2017Movie85 minFrench

When a pandemic strikes the world, Victor and his family get stuck within a hippie community.

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IMDb5.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users75%
Director: John TurturroGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

A group of eccentric individuals navigate their personal crises and relationship issues in a therapy group. As they delve into their problems, they often find themselves in bizarre and humorous situations, blurring the lines between therapy and real life. The film explores themes of loneliness, connection, and the search for meaning in modern society through a darkly comedic lens.

Critical Reception

Problemos received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who often praised John Turturro's distinctive directorial style and the film's quirky humor. However, some reviewers found the narrative to be uneven, with a few critics noting that the film occasionally struggled to balance its comedic and dramatic elements.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its offbeat humor and Turturro's unique vision.
  • Noted for its quirky characters and exploration of modern anxieties.
  • Criticized by some for an occasionally disjointed narrative.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's quirky and offbeat sense of humor, with many enjoying the ensemble cast's performances. Some viewers found the plot a bit rambling, but overall, the unconventional approach was well-received.

Fun Fact

John Turturro also stars in the film and wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from his own experiences and observations of human behavior.

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For a French comedy film, it's alright. There were definitely LOL moments, but the characters presented inconsistent behavior e.g the loud man alternating between abrasive and timid and other characters alternating too. We also got to know...