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Heirate mir!
"Get on board" is the slogan used by a bus company to attract bachelors looking to get married. A few village simpletons, including the shy gravedigger Eugen, gladly accept the offer. And off they go to Poland to the marriage market. Eugen's acquisition is named Goschka. However, before the young Polish woman can enter into holy matrimony with him, she reveals to Eugen's overprotective mother that she is a wanted murderer of men. Shortly thereafter, Goschka takes a job as a cleaning lady at the crematorium. And finally, Eugen's friend even sells her to a brothel...
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Plot Summary
A young woman, frustrated with her unfulfilling life and lack of romantic prospects, decides to stage her own kidnapping to force her long-time, but unrequited, admirer into proposing. Her plan, however, quickly spirals out of control, leading to a series of comedic mishaps and misunderstandings.
Critical Reception
The film was generally met with a lukewarm reception from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and reliance on comedic tropes. Audiences, however, found it to be a lighthearted and enjoyable romantic comedy, particularly appreciating its charming lead performances.
What Reviewers Say
A charming, albeit formulaic, romantic comedy.
Relies heavily on slapstick and mistaken identity for laughs.
The lead actors provide enough charisma to carry the simple plot.
Google audience: Audience reviews are mixed, with some finding the film a fun and lighthearted distraction, while others found it to be too predictable and lacking in originality.
Fun Fact
The film was a made-for-television movie produced by Bayerischer Rundfunk (BR) and was part of a series of contemporary German comedies.
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