Agony Aunts
Agony Aunts

Agony Aunts

2012TV ShowEnded2 SeasonsEnglish

Welcome to Agony Aunts, where narrator/interviewer Adam Zwar heads further down the river in his hilarious search for answers on dating, cohabitation, marriage, divorce and dating again. Will he find the answers he seeks or will he return more confused than ever? That's if he returns at all.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Michael ScottGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Three estranged sisters, each successful in their own right but deeply flawed in their personal lives, are forced to confront their issues when they inherit their mother's eccentric advice column. As they navigate the challenges of running the column and dealing with the public's problems, they also must learn to reconnect with each other and resolve their long-standing family conflicts.

Critical Reception

Agony Aunts received a mixed to negative reception from critics, with many finding the humor to be forced and the plot predictable. Audiences were also divided, with some appreciating the attempts at heartfelt moments while others found the characters unlikable and the premise uninspired.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to balance its comedic aspirations with its dramatic elements.
  • The characters are often one-dimensional and their motivations unclear.
  • While the premise has potential, the execution is largely unoriginal.

Google audience: Audience reviews were sparse and largely negative, with many viewers finding the film's humor to be unsubtle and the story unengaging. Some mentioned that the performances were watchable but not enough to salvage the weak script.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Michael Scott, is also known for directing the popular mockumentary series 'The Office' (US), though this film is a standalone narrative.

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