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Special Masseuse
The ladies working in this presentable office in Rome lead secret double-lives. By day their job is to present their well-dressed bodies to all the serious business-men. But by night, a fat wad of money will tempt them to indulge in hefty sex-sessions. Clad in fancy lingerie they're introduced to the pleasures of anal intercourse. Eyes widen and air is gasped for when their customers' rods sink deep into their bodily orifices.
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Plot Summary
A businessman, in financial trouble, accepts a lucrative but unusual job offer. He is tasked with being a 'special masseuse' for wealthy clients, a role that involves much more than traditional massage techniques. As he navigates this secretive and often absurd world, he encounters a series of eccentric characters and finds himself in increasingly comical and compromising situations.
Critical Reception
While "Special Masseuse" was intended as a lighthearted comedy, its reception was largely lukewarm. Critics pointed to a predictable plot and humor that didn't always land, though some acknowledged the chemistry between the lead actors and the film's efforts to provide escapist entertainment. Audience response was mixed, with some viewers enjoying the slapstick elements and others finding it lacking in substance.
What Reviewers Say
The film relies heavily on slapstick and predictable comedic situations.
Ornella Muti and Massimo Boldi offer some charm, but it's not enough to elevate the material.
A formulaic comedy that offers little in the way of originality or sharp wit.
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Fun Fact
The film was part of a wave of Italian comedies featuring popular television personalities attempting to transition to the big screen, often with mixed results.
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