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Bad Habits Die Hard
Diana Liviatani is joined in her family house by her almost new boyfriend, Orlando who is going to meet her scary parents. Due to his insecure, clumsy and embarrassing personality, Orlando insists that his best friend Biagio goes along with him. The social gap between the two friends and the Liviatani family is obvious from the start. The Liviatani have been part of the high business class for generations. The misadventures and the personal problems distract the two unfortunate friends from the creepy secret that hides behind the mansion’s walls...
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Plot Summary
A documentary filmmaker is forced to team up with a notorious contract killer to survive after they witness a murder. Their unlikely partnership leads to a series of chaotic and dangerous encounters as they try to evade both the authorities and the criminals they've crossed.
Critical Reception
Bad Habits Die Hard received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences. While some appreciated the comedic chemistry between the lead actors and the energetic action sequences, many found the plot predictable and the humor to be hit-or-miss.
What Reviewers Say
The film struggles with a weak script and relies too heavily on improvised gags.
Melissa McCarthy and Jillian Bell deliver serviceable performances but can't elevate the material.
The action sequences are competently staged but lack originality.
Google audience: Audiences were generally disappointed with 'Bad Habits Die Hard', citing a lack of laughs and a convoluted plot. While a few enjoyed the performances, many felt the movie failed to deliver on its premise.
Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived with a different tone and intended for a more serious genre before being redeveloped as a comedy.
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