Ein Teufel für Familie Engel
Ein Teufel für Familie Engel

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Ein Teufel für Familie Engel

2007
Movie
91 min
German

Lucifer II has been successfully hunting human souls for three thousand years. However, he has a problem with his most recent victims: the Engel family is simply too good for this world.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Thomas NennstielGenres: Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A divorced father, struggling to connect with his children, takes them on a camping trip. His life takes an unexpected turn when he encounters a charming but mischievous devil who offers him a deal to improve his family life. However, the devil's 'help' often leads to chaotic and humorous situations.

Critical Reception

The film was a modest German television production, primarily aimed at family audiences. Critical reviews were generally mild, acknowledging its lighthearted entertainment value but noting its predictable plot and conventional storytelling.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its lighthearted humor and family-friendly themes.

  • Criticized for a somewhat formulaic plot and lack of originality.

  • Seen as a decent, if unremarkable, German made-for-TV comedy.

Google audience: Audience reception was mixed, with many appreciating the film's gentle humor and accessible story suitable for younger viewers. Some viewers found it a bit too simplistic and predictable, lacking the depth of more acclaimed family comedies.

Fun Fact

The film was produced for German television and did not receive a wide theatrical release, contributing to its limited international recognition and award history.

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