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If the ambition is to provide two hours of instantly forgettable, popcorn-munching escapism, it succeeds.

The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

I found the movie to be a very good satire on all those lame old mafia bits in the past. It's very well done through a different than usual point of view. Some may not understand a lot of it due to the lousy English translation of it. But that's of course due to the fact that Czechs have very little resources when it comes to proper English. They use a twisted book form of British learning which is dead end, out of date slang. I blame that one on the Brits and their misconception of what should be known as English. They seem to teach it, but, as we know, those who can't, teach. If it helps, spend some time to learn Czech, and even take a visit to the country, and you'll understand the true greatness of this movie, I sure did.

I don't really understand the first comment on this movie, maybe it's right, that same foreigner just can't catch the jokes from the movie. I'ts so many important things to know for example about Czech people, and the most about their humour. I'm Czech and I've seen the movie with English subtitles and I can tell, that translation was horrible...there are so many scenes just playing with words, with Czech language and it's really hard to translate it and I don't think, that someone would take so long time to translate it in to fanny English. And the fanny and attractive thing about this movie is that in every small role is some famous actor.And some of them not even say a word, but they are just in it!Thats wonderful! And I recommend to see it more times, because every time you will find another joke or wonderful set. Mazany Filip is the best!!!

Well, I don't know the original play the film is based upon so I can't compare, but the film surprised me very much. I didn't expect much amusement (after many critical reviews), on the contrary - I was a little worried. You know, many many Czech films tend to be something more then they really are, but the result is often awkward and you as a viewer are ashamed, instead. But, I'm happy to say it: Mazaný Filip was funny! And I definitely cannot agree with those who say that the performances were bad! (especially Vilma Cibulkova as the diva Velma was super - as in every movie of hers) and the art direction got me as well. Compared with majority of Czech film production, Mazany Filip is without a doubt one of the best made ones and who says it isn't, they probably belong to the above mentioned category of pseudo-intellectuals. It's definitely worth seeing.

The reason why I didn't title this movie as a Great Parody, but rather a Great Czech Parody is because it's going to be incredibly hard for any non-Czech speaker or even a person that hasn't lived in the Czech republic for a few years, therefore doesn't have the insight into its realities and the Czech sense of humour to grasp all the subtle and even the over-the-top jokes that usually loose all its impact through translation. That is of course very unfortunate because this movie is all about jokes and obviously wasn't made for foreign audiences. It's all black humour - some of it quite smart, most of it intentionally silly and over-the-top jokes, that make its Czech audiences screaming with laughter.I read a complaint here about the Czech actor painted dark brown with white lips and a lil' afro going on... basically acting a role of an African American in the movie. OK, it wasn't the smartest move from side of the director etc., however it does fit into the general funny and over-the-top silliness of this parody/comedy. Again, I wouldn't expect many people to get it... it even took me a bit to overcome the PC bloc in my head. All I have to say about this is: Guys, relax, it's a comedy! So, to conclude this 'review'... it's effin' nuts and it's doing a helluva job of it!! :) To all the Czechs/Polish/Slovaks and Czech-speakers of the world: you gotta see this. To the rest of the globe: you can try it out, but... well, you can judge for yourself, you might love it, who knows.