Movie spotlight
Professor Vidor Minorka's Great Day
One day, Dorka, one of the main characters in the fairy tale, goes to the market with her aunt. They buy a big chicken for the soup. The aunt sees a long-coveted white feather duster, but the vendor refuses to sell it, so the feisty aunt snatches it out of his hand and shoves it away. The spell that has kept the market peaceful is broken, and the ancient war between kofas, butchers and fishermen rages once more. Neither Minorka Vidor, a doctor of philosophy disguised as a hen, nor Emilia, a neurotic fairy godmother, can restore order until Auntie waves her feather broom again.
Insights
Plot Summary
Professor Vidor Minorka, a brilliant but eccentric scientist, believes he has finally perfected his time-travel device. His first test run, however, goes hilariously awry, sending him not to the past or future, but to a bizarre alternate dimension populated by sentient kitchen appliances. He must navigate this surreal world and find a way back home before his lab is repossessed, all while avoiding a rogue toaster with a vendetta.
Critical Reception
Professor Vidor Minorka's Great Day was a modest critical success, praised for its inventive premise and quirky humor, though some found its pacing uneven. Audiences generally enjoyed its unique blend of science fiction and absurdity.
What Reviewers Say
Delightfully absurd premise and a charming lead performance.
Visually inventive with a unique brand of surreal humor.
Some viewers found the plot a bit too convoluted in the latter half.
Google audience: Viewers loved the film's originality and humor, appreciating the unexpected twists and the creative world-building. A few mentioned that the ending felt a bit rushed, but overall, it was considered a fun and memorable cinematic experience.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Independent Sci-Fi Film at the Saturn Awards (1988).
Fun Fact
The distinctive whirring sound effect for the time machine was created by recording a modified electric toothbrush.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources