Kasaři

Regarding this film, we can speculate about the purely positive contribution of the screenwriter Zdeněk Podskalský because it has a good point. The atmosphere and the main theme are slightly reminiscent of Čapek, and the cast has a few bright moments - Pivec is divine, Pešek is traditionally good (in a position so typical for him in the 50s), Hrušínský is a sweetheart... I am very pleased with a number of characters reminiscent of pre-February films - headed by Fiala, Kohout, Kreuzmann, and also Gruss. I love Trégl and Motyčka and, of course, Balek-Brodská - politics also didn't hurt them very much either. The only downright misstep is the caricature of Kemerov, while Bohdalová's lyrical bride was actually a surprise. For her, Safebreakers was the biggest opportunity right after Florenc 13:30. Another positive was the charming color of Wenceslas Square and its surroundings. (2011.03.26)

"Please. Yesterday there were nine thousand five hundred and twenty crowns, thirty hellers. The thirty hellers are still there." If this film had been made in France with Gabin and Ventura in the lead roles, it would have been a classic crime comedy today. But it originated in our country, not many people know it, and that's a pity. At the same time, it is excellently cast (in addition to perhaps the heavenly trio of Pivec, Pešek, Hrušínský, I would like to highlight Eman Fiala in a beautiful small role) and written with ease, without any awkwardness that the time of creation would have required. Perhaps it's just that all the clues leading to the final revelation are thrown around in the story a bit too clumsily - but then again, this isn't the kind of film where the viewer minds being a step or two ahead. (2016.11.08)