The Movie has great German acting and good cinematography. But that's about it. It falls short on cleverness and refinement. It is somewhat always over the top. The script would have needed several refinements - and whenever social criticism was expressed, it was quickly resolved and pushed back into standard definitions. Example: it's ok to show that the mother that is seeking career is confronted with the reality that moms have a difficult standing in job life- and women for the matter - but why would she question the whole thing and wants to be a full time parent, while at the same time the father finds himself better in the role as the working father??? Or why is it good to be clericalised as a teacher- the discussion of that it destroys creativity and progress in school is ignored. Leaves the end of the film, which was completely unnecessary. The prove of friendship would have been 1000 times better if the friends would have shown their love for each other by embracing their gay friend and each other's flaws. Why the scenes after the dinner. Disappointing!

German comedies are rare in Germany. Or rather, good German comedies are rare. What the author Bora Dagtekin shows us here is a wonderfully thought-out film that takes place almost exclusively in one room. Seven friends meet for dinner and put their cell phones on the table. No more secrets. The film is meticulously thought out and exciting until the end. The actors carry the story excellently and are wonderfully cast. Anyone who wants to see a good German film again, this is the right one.

A remake of an Italian original, excellently written, full of funny and truly unexpected surprises. Very well played by most of the cast. Didn't feel like 144 minutes at all.