All Mad About Him
All Mad About Him

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All Mad About Him

1967
Movie
100 min
French

Mathieu is a mild-mannered man engaged to a woman whose father is involved in running a house of prostitution. When the father dies, Mathieu inherits the bordello and is unprepared for his new position. He overcomes his shyness and becomes a sexual dynamo when his workers feed him some powerful amphetamines.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Clive DonnerGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A bumbling bachelor finds himself the object of affection for a series of increasingly eccentric women. He tries to navigate the chaotic romantic entanglements, leading to a series of farcical situations and misunderstandings. The film follows his desperate attempts to escape the overwhelming attention and find genuine connection.

Critical Reception

All Mad About Him received mixed reviews upon its release, with critics often praising Peter Sellers' comedic performance but finding the plot somewhat thin and predictable. Audiences were generally amused by the slapstick humor and Sellers' signature antics.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Peter Sellers' energetic and humorous performance.

  • Criticized for a predictable and somewhat weak storyline.

  • Offers lighthearted, farcical entertainment.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely documented, but general sentiment suggests it was seen as a light, amusing comedy, primarily carried by its lead actor.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'What's a Girl Like You Doing in a Man Like Me?' before being changed to 'All Mad About Him'.

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