Everything's Fifty Fifty

2024 [GERMAN]

Comedy

3
IMDb Rating 6.3/10 10 682 682

Director

Alireza Golafshan Photo
Alireza Golafshan

Top cast

Laura Tonke Photo
Laura Tonke as Marion
Moritz Bleibtreu Photo
Moritz Bleibtreu as Andi
David Kross Photo
David Kross as Robin
Herbert Forthuber Photo
Herbert Forthuber as Lehrer
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1.01 GB
1280*534
German 2.0
NR
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24 fps
1 hr 52 min
Seeds 2
2.08 GB
1920*800
German 5.1
NR
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24 fps
1 hr 52 min
Seeds 4

Movie Reviews

Reviewed by DLochner 7 / 10

Bleibtreu Saves the Chaos!

Everything's Fifty Fifty is a typical German comedy: set in picturesque Italy, it aims for lighthearted family fun, loaded with slapstick and stereotypes. Moritz Bleibtreu shines as Andi, a divorced dad whose acting chops elevate the material. He's the clearest highlight, rescuing many scenes with believable humor and grounded presence.The central setup is straightforward: a co-parenting couple takes their son on holiday with the mother's new boyfriend in tow. What follows is a series of slapstick mishaps-over-the-top misunderstandings, cringe-inducing clichés, and predictable comedy beats. You get mismatched family tropes, the clueless step-father stereotype, bratty-child antics, and standard romantic sparks between the divorced leads.Bleibtreu's charisma is undeniable-his sharp timing and emotional authenticity give the film occasional life. But unfortunately, much of the supporting cast veers into caricature: the son oscillates between bratty teen and clingy younger child; the new boyfriend is cartoonishly clueless; even the stern lifeguard narrator appears forgotten as the plot shuffles onward.Despite its flaws, there's charm in the scenic cinematography and sunny Italian backdrop-it captures the essence of a Mediterranean family getaway. And the thematic core is decent: it seeks to explore co-parenting, rekindled feelings, and modern family dynamics. But instead of depth, it offers broad, simplistic jokes and familiar emotional arcs.In essence, Bleibtreu's strong performance almost redeems a film that otherwise feels assembled from cookie-cutter German rom-com tropes. It's enjoyable enough for a relaxed evening but lacks originality-or emotional punch-for anything beyond light fare.Finally the movie is a sunny, slapstick family romp elevated by Moritz Bleibtreu-but shackled by clichés, uneven tone, and a script that never quite digs deeper than its scenic surface.
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