Splittring
Splittring

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Splittring

1984
Movie
94 min
Swedish

Ömer lives with his family in a suburb of Stockholm. One of his sons, Kemal, respect his father's strict authoritarian and traditional Muslim values. The other Metin wants to live for more liberal norms. A conflict between the two brothers arise.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Robert YoungGenres: Comedy, History

Plot Summary

In 1740s Scotland, a wealthy but dim-witted nobleman, unaware of his illegitimacy, is groomed to inherit his father's vast fortune. However, when his father's death reveals a secret will and an unknown half-brother who is the true heir, chaos ensues. The two men, polar opposites in personality and intelligence, must navigate a treacherous path of deception, mistaken identities, and bizarre schemes to claim their birthright, leading to a series of comical mishaps and unexpected alliances.

Critical Reception

Splitting Heirs was met with a largely negative reception from critics, who found its humor to be crude and unfocused, and its plot convoluted. While some appreciated the slapstick elements and the performances of its lead actors, the film was generally considered a disappointing comedy lacking in wit and originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its weak and often nonsensical plot.

  • Humor was frequently described as puerile and lacking wit.

  • Performances were sometimes noted as a saving grace, but not enough to redeem the film.

Google audience: Audience reception for Splitting Heirs is not widely documented with specific summaries of likes or dislikes, suggesting it did not generate significant public discussion or strong opinions.

Fun Fact

The film was written by and stars Eric Idle, a member of the iconic comedy group Monty Python, who is known for his surreal and often absurd comedic style.

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