September September
"[This film] embodies (...) one of his [Hahnemann's] most mature films. Rainy rides along Schönhauser Allee, which seems to be depopulated. Past the 'Viennese Café', the meeting place par excellence. From a moving train the view of idyllic landscapes, on the horizon a castle. The camera tilts, turns, until the world is upside down. Scenes of an action with the artist friend Heike Stephan: in the sanctuary Hahnemann, black painted with a white turban, and Stephan, stack cages with rabbits on top of each other. Then TV recordings of a discussion forum with Jean-Luc Godard and Rosa von Praunheim - scenes as from another planet. From the off again and again a poem Hahnemann, recited by Peter Mario Graus. The diction is initially calm, almost factual, increases, eventually overturns, but then falls back, resigned. " (Claus Löser in "Gegenbilder")
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Plot Summary
A struggling young couple, desperate for money, concocts a scheme to kidnap a wealthy businessman's son and hold him for ransom. However, their plan quickly goes awry as they find themselves in over their heads and pursued by the authorities. The film follows their increasingly chaotic attempts to manage the situation and escape capture.
Critical Reception
September September was met with a generally unenthusiastic critical response, with many reviewers finding its comedic elements forced and its plot predictable. While some performances, particularly from Michael J. Pollard, received mild praise, the film largely failed to resonate with audiences or critics.
What Reviewers Say
- The film's premise relies too heavily on slapstick and unlikely scenarios.
- Performances are a mixed bag, with some actors struggling to elevate the material.
- Lacks the charm and wit to be a successful dark comedy.
Google audience: Audience reception for September September is largely absent from public records, suggesting it did not gain significant traction or sustained viewership.
Fun Fact
This film marked one of Bob Saget's earliest feature film roles before his breakout success in television.
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