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Tschugger - Der lätscht Fall masterfully combines down-to-earth Swiss charm with broader, weighty global issues. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Valais region, the film intertwines local scenery with deeper reflections on Switzerland's historical role in world politics, touching on some of the country's more shadowy past. The regional dialect, Walliser-Düütsch, adds an endearing layer, with plenty of CH-insider jokes that Swiss audiences-particularly those familiar with the nuances and competition between the country's regions-will love.

At 2.5 hours, the film manages to pack in a lot without ever losing its fun and engaging -- not to leave out "bumbling" -- tone. Lovable heroes and truly despicable villains keep the story enthralling, balancing humor with just the right amount of tension. However, the densely packed narrative occasionally leaves some questions unanswered, like the resolution of the ACAB sprayer vandalism subplot-but no spoilers here!

This film is a great example of Switzerland's entry into world-class police-crime-comedy, thanks to the stellar efforts of David Constantin and his team.

Well done!

Tschugger is like finest swiss chocolate - super tasty, high quality and with potential to get you hooked instantly. David Constantine (Bax) not only is very talented as an actor, but also as a writer. But it's not just only him, the whole cast is fantastic and fits in perfectly.

But let's get quickly into this final installment. The cinematography is above the average Swiss productions, the dialogues in that Swiss accent are very funny and the plot is intriguing, actually something you wouldn't expect. So there's good portion of the surprise element. Personally I think it's a very good mix between realism and fiction. Perhaps the negative criticism I have is that the season, like the previous seasons, is just too short.

Nonetheless, very well done all you people from cast & crew.