Not My Day (2014)

Not My Day (2014). 1h 50m | Not Rated

“The film had some fairly great elements like interesting characters and a relatable plot but I thought that the nervous breakdown/mid-life crisis should have been toned down a bit.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI liked the opening flash forward because it gives you an idea of where the film is heading and means you pay attention to the character development. I liked that the main character (Axel Stein) had flaws and behaved like ordinary men his age. I also liked the co-lead Moritz Bleibtreu as Iu0026#39;ve seen him in a number of films and heu0026#39;s always great.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe gist of the plot is that Till (Axel) is not happy with how his life has ended up and he feels frustrated. His marriage isnu0026#39;t going so well and after an unforgettable encounter with Nappo (Moritz) he starts to let loose. Crazy events ensue and things unfold pretty much how you might expect.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI did enjoy the film and it has a lot of good points such as the interesting camera techniques employed to give us a unique perspective during the crazy night in Amsterdam, a fair few laughs and great acting. However, Till became extraordinarily annoying part way through the film, to the point where I became physically angry! I felt that he and Nappo needed more opportunities to bond because it didnu0026#39;t fit that Nappou0026#39;s character would warm to him so easily. A few guitar jams didnu0026#39;t seem believable to change Nappo into the kind of person who did what he did during the film. I also felt that the film would have benefited from more interaction between Till and his wife or flashbacks showing how they met and why they fell in love in the first place.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eItu0026#39;s a good time filler and perfect for German-language learners but it could have been a lot better.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003e6/10”