Catweazle

I have fond memories of the original 2 series back in '69 - 70. My grandchildren watch the show from the DVD box set I bought them. They actually really enjoy it. As you would.

I enjoyed this film from the little German I can understand. It was a jolly romp from start to end.

I see some folks didn't like it and that is fine. That's how we are. We all have the right to opinion although in 2022 it doesn't seem allowed.

.......but it is a kid's film after all. What do you expect?

If there was a version with English subs or voice overs, I might see the story differently.

I'm just a tad concerned that the Carpenter Estate were not consulted or asked for permission to use Kit Carpenter's character. If they were not consulted and have not benefitted from this then this is a real concern.

Perhaps we should have had either a 3rd series or a British film if the Carpenter estate was willing.

Or perhaps Catweazle was perfect just with the 2 series and left at that.

Otto at least looks a bit like the 70s catweazle, but he still plays far too much as he always plays. Too much Otto-like. The sets look lovely though, the cast plays halfway well. The movie is mostly a kid's movie, and it's okay for that. Otherwise rather kitschy and clichéd.

Anyone who expects the quality of the former series will be bitterly disappointed. I like Otto a lot, but he should have kept his hands off this cult.

And not funny. It has nothing to do with the spirit of the original catweazle. And why gives nearly everybody in the movie the boy the feeling, he is too fat? This is not funny.

I haven't seen the original show this movie is based on but as expected with a german comedy this isn't funny. Characters are as predictable from the beginning on. Even as a fan of Otto Waalkes earlier works everything is as boring as youd expect and a. This is an prime example of how unfunny german comedies are.