Nebe a dudy

The high rating of this little film is related to the fact that a well-calculated formula works reliably, and the kitsch that plays with the audience's sentiment and expectations is timeless... Incidentally, Vladimír Slavínský's work was the embodiment of kitsch even during the First Republic. The film cannot be denied professional execution and a quality cast. But the script...well, the story is incredibly silly... Overall impression: 35%. (10/11/2007)

A simple story about how a cocky and grumpy capitalist (Jaroslav Marvan) comes to enjoy life again among the poor family of the worker Fábera (Jindřich Plachta). The film stands and falls with excellent acting performances that keep sentiment at a reasonable level – especially the surprisingly civilian Plachta and the cute twins (that would the prefiguration of the Homolka twins? :o)). Marvan, of course, is also an adornment of the film, who was able to combine a misanthrope with a cutely sharp grandfather with a persuasiveness of his own. A sentimental film for contemporary witnesses that can be watched without a smirk... (22/02/2004)

An example that Czech cinema knew how to be kind and naive, but also simply enjoyable to watch. This was mainly thanks to excellent actors such as Jindřich Plachta and Jaroslav Marvan. They are simply great, and you believe in their roles completely. The film is about how one person can improve themselves, but it's so beautifully human and it can truly captivate you. (26/11/2014)