Dovolená s Andělem

When I grow up, I'm going to marry František Dibarbora :) And I'm sad that he didn't go to the mountains anymore. This is a wonderful, fired-up comedy with catchphrases that will knock everyone on their ass. The stars from the past shine through in their acting, especially the eloquent Šlemrová, but young actors are good as well (the handyman Josef Pehr) and the sniffling Gustav Anděl, who is a sweetheart in every way. I'm just beginning to think that if this flower of Czechoslovakia went on vacation, the republic must have stopped functioning during their stay because you could not find better hardworking people. (26/02/2009)

Even agitation can be entertaining if it is supported by at least a few interesting and, above all, well-acted characters. Gustav Anděl is simply our Ludovic Cruchot and Jaroslav Marvan found in him one of his rightly unforgettable roles. The secret kindergarten renovation is hellish, of course, but what can be done about it? The only thing to do is laugh. "You're lying here like you are in a grave." - "Then let me rest in peace." (26/12/2015)

Certainly, the film reflects the era heavily and is very much aligned with the regime, but even that can't overshadow the fact that it features excellent actors who occasionally demonstrate their ability to truly embody everything. And they're entertaining. They are precisely what carries this simple story, which tries to be overly positive. (05/11/2014)