Hausmeister Krause – Ordnung muss sein
Hausmeister Krause – Ordnung muss sein is a German sitcom with Tom Gerhardt in the title role, shown from 1999 through 2010 on Sat.1. The series parodies typical German "squareness". Half-day janitor Dieter Krause is the embodiment of the German "square"; he is pernickety, blindly follows order, denounces others, is nosy, consistently puts his own interests above all else, acts subservient to his superiors and is brutish and unjust to those he deemes below him. Many plot elements — mishaps, misunderstandings, and frequent cases of mistaken identity — originate from Boulevard theatre. The characters in the series borrow heavily from those in Tom Gerhardt's film Voll normaaal, in many cases sharing names. In Voll normaaal, Tom Gerhardt played the roles of both Dieter and Tommie Krause; in Hausmeister Krause, Tommie was played by Axel Stein. Daughter Carmen is played by Janine Kunze. Other characters from Voll normaaal, such as Tommie's friend Mario, are relegated to the status of background characters. The scope of action also changed.
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Plot Summary
Dieter Krause, a zealous and often overbearing janitor, takes his role as guardian of his apartment building extremely seriously. When a new, chaotic tenant moves in, Krause's meticulous world is thrown into disarray. He embarks on a mission to restore order, often employing his unique and unconventional methods to deal with the disruptions.
Critical Reception
The film, a spin-off of the popular German comedy series 'Hausmeister Krause,' was primarily aimed at fans of the original show and its slapstick humor. Critical reception was generally mixed to negative, with many critics finding the plot predictable and the humor repetitive, though some acknowledged its appeal to its target audience.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies heavily on the established comedic persona of the lead actor.
- Lacks originality and often descends into predictable gags.
- Appeals mainly to viewers already familiar with and fond of the 'Hausmeister Krause' character.
Google audience: Audience reception appears to be divided, with some viewers appreciating the familiar humor and character, while others found it to be a one-note comedy that failed to offer anything new.
Fun Fact
The film is a feature-length continuation of the character Dieter Krause, who was originally portrayed by Tom Gerhardt in the German TV series 'Hausmeister Krause'.
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