The relationship comedy by “Mängelexemplar” director Laura Lackmann (43) is based on the solo play of the same name by US author Rob Becker (64).
Story: A dream comes true for Rob (Moritz Bleibtreu, 51) when he finally gets the chance to prove himself as a comedian on a stage. In his program, Rob wants to tell about his imaginary friend, a caveman. But minutes before the performance, there is an argument with his wife Claudia (Laura Tonke, 48), who then leaves him …
One well-worn cliche about goofy men or bossy women follows the next. It’s only really funny in exceptional cases. At least Bleibtreu and Wotan Wilke Möhring (55), who plays his best buddy, seem to find it funny to make fools of themselves with stupid hairstyles and ugly clothes.
Conclusion: Maue gags and boredom: Nevertheless, the stars apparently had fun during the shoot. However, this is far too rarely transferred to the viewer in the cinema.
(100 min./FSK: from 12 years)
