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Men Do What They Can

Original title: Mann tut was Mann kann
  • 2012
  • 1h 48m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
1.4K
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Men Do What They Can (2012)
Comedy

Paul Schuberth's top 40 HR in a Berlin publishing house and thinks he's happy with his life as a single. By Lisa he is divorced, with Kathrin he has a loose affair ...Paul Schuberth's top 40 HR in a Berlin publishing house and thinks he's happy with his life as a single. By Lisa he is divorced, with Kathrin he has a loose affair ...Paul Schuberth's top 40 HR in a Berlin publishing house and thinks he's happy with his life as a single. By Lisa he is divorced, with Kathrin he has a loose affair ...

  • Director
    • Marc Rothemund
  • Writers
    • Hans G. Raeth
    • Marc Rothemund
    • André Erkau
  • Stars
    • Wotan Wilke Möhring
    • Jasmin Gerat
    • Jan Josef Liefers
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    1.4K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Marc Rothemund
    • Writers
      • Hans G. Raeth
      • Marc Rothemund
      • André Erkau
    • Stars
      • Wotan Wilke Möhring
      • Jasmin Gerat
      • Jan Josef Liefers
    • 4User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Wotan Wilke Möhring
    Wotan Wilke Möhring
    • Paul Schuberth
    Jasmin Gerat
    Jasmin Gerat
    • Iris Jasper
    Jan Josef Liefers
    Jan Josef Liefers
    • Guido Schamski
    Fahri Yardim
    Fahri Yardim
    • Bronko Steiner
    • (as Fahri Ögün Yardim)
    Oliver Korittke
    Oliver Korittke
    • Günther
    Friederike Kempter
    • Kathrin
    Karoline Schuch
    Karoline Schuch
    • Iggy
    Hedi Kriegeskotte
    Hedi Kriegeskotte
    • Frau Hoffmann
    Peter Sattmann
    Peter Sattmann
    • Dr. Görges
    Noémi Besedes
    Noémi Besedes
    • Katja Riebinger
    Mimi Fiedler
    Mimi Fiedler
    • Biggi
    • (as Miranda Leonhardt)
    Manuel Cortez
    Manuel Cortez
    • Rodriguez
    Emilia Schüle
    Emilia Schüle
    • Sophie
    Suzan Anbeh
    Suzan Anbeh
    • Lisa
    Gabi Scheibert
    • Jennifer
    Sabine Orléans
    • Frau Korff
    Anna Böttcher
    Anna Böttcher
    • Ordnungshüterin
    Axel Stein
    Axel Stein
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    • Director
      • Marc Rothemund
    • Writers
      • Hans G. Raeth
      • Marc Rothemund
      • André Erkau
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    9kosmasp

    Coherent and good

    It had been quite a while since I last saw a good German comedy movie. And this one really hit it's marks. If I had to think of one thing, that might not be completely up to the task, it'd be the casting of the female lead. While Jasmin is a pretty woman and one that seems to pop up in most (if not all) the major German movies in the last years, she's not the most convincing in the acting department.

    But that is nit-picking, same would ring true for criticizing the movie, for not having a heavier and meatier part on the woman side. But it is true of course, that the movie does concentrate on the male cast. The way it is written though makes you appreciate it! The roles are defined and no scene is unnecessary. Either funny and developing the character(s) or continuing the story further down the road. Wotan is the lead and it refreshingly seeing him given the opportunity to act the way he can. One of the better movies to come out of Germany in the recent years
    7eveliendries

    Man helps out totally different friends and fights for his true love

    I thought this movie was worth seeing. This was the first movie I saw in Germany (Emden) without Dutch subtitles and I liked it. Usually I think German movies can be truly good like the Edukators, Sophie Sholl, Gegen die Wand and for instance Barbara (latest serious movie I saw - a must see!) but not funny... (were not meant to be as such) - this one is! All the characters are different and sincere, the story line is sweet and there were many moments in this film that I really had to laugh out loud; comparable to Love Actually for instance. If you want to have a nice evening out and want to see a feel good movie do not hesitate! Some actors you might know from Tatort which also can be very good every now and then, but you have to lucky with that (depends on couple and city it is located).
    2kim-48124

    Terrible plot, sexist, cringey, bad acting

    This movie was really disappointing and left me empty and annoyed in the end. The acting is terrible (I mean, REALLY terrible). The plot is so foreseeable (e.g. The end). The characters are flat and unauthentic and simply everything that happens is either useless or sexist. The lack of depth engrosses me. It was somewhat funny in bits and pieces, but that's about it.

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    • Connections
      Followed by Da muss Mann durch (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Melt
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      Written by Stavros Ioannou and Errol Rennalls

      Performed by Anna Leyne

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    • Release date
      • October 11, 2012 (Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • Germany
    • Official sites
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      • Warner Bros. (Germany)
    • Language
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Что творят немецкие мужчины
    • Filming locations
      • Berlin, Germany
    • Production companies
      • NFP media rights
      • Neue Film Produktion (NFP)
      • Warner Bros.
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,304,731
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 48 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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