Just Call Me Nobody
Just Call Me Nobody

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Just Call Me Nobody

2010
Movie
119 min
Mandarin

Poor young cobbler Wu Di lives with his mother and is crazy about martial-arts picture books. One day he repairs the shoe of wandering swordswoman Yuelou and later helps save her in a fight with wanted criminal Tian Baguang, even though he has no martial-arts training. She tells him she owes him a life and can be found on Qin Mountain if he ever needs her. Yuelou is actually a princess who was due to marry the emperor but ran away after setting fire to her palace quarters. In love, Wu Di sets out to find her, fighting river pirate Dugu and his sidekick on the way, and also meeting a hermit Buddhist monk who offers to take him on as a pupil. Yuelou plans to attend a martial arts tournament to establish her name, little knowing that the emperor's chief eunuch Cheng has arranged for her to be secretly protected by Penal Bureau officer Yang Guo and to win the tournament, so the emperor can award her the prize and persuade her to reconsider marriage.

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IMDb5.4/10
Director: Tonino ZangardiGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

Carlo, an unassuming and meticulous accountant, leads a quiet life. His world is turned upside down when he's mistaken for a notorious hitman by a dangerous criminal organization. Initially terrified, Carlo finds himself thrust into a series of absurd and dangerous situations as he tries to maintain his innocence while navigating the treacherous underworld. He must use his wits and unexpected courage to survive and prove he's not the man they think he is.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the plot convoluted and the humor falling flat. Audiences were somewhat more forgiving, appreciating the performances of the lead actors, particularly Lino Banfi's comedic timing in an unusual role. However, it was generally not considered a standout film in the Italian comedy-crime genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Humor often relies on predictable gags and slapstick.

  • The plot struggles to balance its comedic and crime elements effectively.

  • Performances by veteran actors are a highlight, though not enough to save the film.

Google audience: Google user reviews are sparse, with most comments indicating a generally mediocre viewing experience. Some appreciated the lighter moments and the familiar faces, while others found the story to be weak and uninspired.

Fun Fact

The film's title, "Just Call Me Nobody," is a play on the mistaken identity central to the plot, where the protagonist is wrongly identified as a feared individual.

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