“Blame the Game” is a Netflix romantic comedy starring Janina Uhse, Dennis Mojen, Stephan Luca, Taneshia Abt and Edin Hasanović. It is directed by Marco Petry.
“Blame the Game” is a classic comedic film on Netflix, reminiscent in style to the refined Hollywood classics of Ernst Lubitsch or Frank Capra. This refined and elegant comedy adopts a traditional farcical formula, with most of the action happening on one stage and spanning a single night.
This film, with its simple script and straightforward characters, is sure to entertain those who appreciate a retro-style comedy imbued with a modern narrative thread. Although not uproariously funny, it certainly aims to appeal more to a family audience rather than those seeking outlandish situations.
Plot Overview
The story revolves around a man named Jan who meets a woman named Pia. One night, Jan finds himself thrust into Pia’s circle of friends, who are quite different from him: they are educated, well-off, and big fans of board games. Throughout the evening, Jan continuously commits social faux pas, bumbling in front of Pia’s friends who belong to a different societal class.
About the Film
Apart from the initial meeting, much of the film takes place during a game night at the mansion of one of Pia’s friends. The central theme of the film revolves around social differences and how the protagonist feels out of place amidst a more fortunate and culturally enriched class. “Blame the Game” isn’t a comedy that will have you laughing uncontrollably. Instead, it’s a sophisticated and stylish situational comedy where everything, from the script to the set and pacing, carries a distinct retro touch. The characters are comedic, based on the clichés of the rich and the not-so-rich.
Our Opinion
Is it surprising? Not at all. Is it exciting? No. “Blame the Game” is a good film that, however, fails to grab our attention or surprise us, both visually and in terms of the storyline. Regardless, it stands as an entertaining watch for those seeking a light-hearted perspective on class disparities.
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The Cast
