Misleading tag-line, and overrated movie.

Rating: 5/10 (6 February 2004)

This movie was advertised as a brilliant comedy that was apparently overlooked by American viewers. That is what all the promo's and commercials tell us. But they (the DVD previews) couldn't have been further from the truth, this movie did not just lack humor, it lacked any plot or story altogether. I understand the arguments of those who "get it", but if you are that desperate to see people wasting away their time in a depressing setting, go visit a homeless shelter. All the arguments for and against this movie seem to be about the characters' connection with the audience. Many advocates say that they can relate to the two main characters, who are obviously feeling above their current social status. The rest of us feel like we have spent two hours trying to feel sorry for people that should just get on with their lives. I personally find this movie to be an insult to people in this condition (mild to severe depression). Mocking a foreign culture, or even using it as a social backdrop for depression-related symptoms, makes this movie even worse. If you feel the absolute need to see this movie, then go ahead, but don't say that you haven't been warned.