Just a Gigolo
Just a Gigolo

Just a Gigolo

2019Movie94 minFrench

How to live happy and rich without working? To be Gigolo. But after 25 years of living with Denise, Alex the "gigolo" gets fired without notice and finds himself on the street. Forced to move to his sister and his nephew of 10 years, he then has an obsession: find quickly a rich heiress.

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IMDb4.5/10
Director: David Weiske, Gerrit KleinGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

When a down-on-his-luck man loses his job, he discovers his inheritance is actually a lucrative, yet unconventional, business: a gigolo service catering to wealthy older women. He must navigate the complexities of this new role, balancing his personal life and the demands of his clients.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing a predictable plot and uneven humor. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, finding the concept somewhat amusing but ultimately underdeveloped.

What Reviewers Say

  • The premise offers potential for comedic situations, but often falls flat.
  • Performances are a mixed bag, with some actors carrying the film better than others.
  • The romantic elements feel forced and detract from the comedic aspirations.

Google audience: Audience feedback is sparse, but general sentiment suggests the film is a forgettable comedy with a somewhat amusing, though not fully realized, premise. Some viewers found the humor too predictable.

Fun Fact

The film's German title, 'Gott des Gemetzels', directly translates to 'God of Slaughter,' which is a reference to the play by Yasmina Reza that the 2011 film 'Carnage' was based on, though this film is not related to that.

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