The Trio (1998)

Angelika Bartsch, Christian Redl, Felix Eitner, Gotz George, Jeanette Hain, Uwe Rohde - Dir:Hermine Huntgeburth It's who's conning who as a father and daughter pickpocket team open their arms--and their hearts--to a young, bisexual drifter in this rollicking German sex comedy that proves the only crimes that pay are crimes of the heart.

Not very likeable or fun

I felt more sympathetic toward the hookers and sex workers in Km.0 and the porn folks in Fluffer than I did with these sad, scheming, nasty theives.

They basically drive their uncapable third partner to suicide by being really hateful to him (even though the father "loves" him.)

The only decent character is the young man they recruit to replace the ailing man, who, turns out, has a thing both for women and men. In this case, father and daughter. It could be interesting, but it's lost here among the artificial-feeling grittiness and endless series of theft attempts, which pass for story.

Bascially, I didn't relate to or care much about the characters, who didn't have much redeeming value, and who didn't learn anything during the movie. And they are all really bad to each other.

There are lots better choices than this. January 7, 2005

A charming, unconventional comedy

You probably won't see a film made in the U.S. in which a father and daughter are vying for the affections of the same man! This German film begins with the motley group of Zobel (played by handsome Gotz George, one of Germanys' most popular actors), his lover Karl (Christian Redi) and Zobel's daughter, Lizzie (Jeanette Hain) making their living by practicing petty crimes like picking pockets and con schemes. When Karl is hit by a car during an ill-fated scheme, Zobel and Lizzie search for a replacement. Rudolf, a cute 25-year-old gas station attendant fits the bill. But complications arise when both Lizzie and Zobel fall in love with Rudolf. Rudolf returns affections to both of his admirers, which of course soon results in numerous conflicts. This gritty comedy is infused with charm and pathos (both Zobel and Lizzie are lonely characters seeking a ray of happiness in their dreary lives). The film suffers from a weak ending that is not entirely satisfying but the film is one that is definitely recommended! July 10, 2002

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It is difficult to write an exciting review of this film without giving out the twists in the film, but I will say this is definitely a great film. As you already know from the plot description the three characters are romantically entangled, but the way the actors portray their emotions are definitely complex and not what the audience would expect. I disagree with an earlier reviewer about turning this into an American film. An American version will likely have a happier outcome for all four characters and place a greater emphasis on the heterosexual romance. Check out this film and take notice of who seems to be in love with who. An incredibly well directed film with complex characters whose depth is portrayed in the acting more than the actual script! Ahh, love can be so complicated... June 2, 2002

A terrific flick . . . whatever your sexual preference!

After an opening that's somewhat of a downer, a father and daughter begin their lives anew, as crooks. When they come upon a sexy drifter who assists them, both father and daughter are attracted to him and vice/versa. A turning point in the film occurs when the daughter finds her lover in bed with her father and the family unit is shattered. How each character reacts to the dilemma and what eventually happens to them all is tremendously inspiring. It encourages the viewer to acknowledge his/her own priorities and also observes the power and value of compromise. April 15, 2002

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i like to watch this film because, it is a good film, especialy for adult September 4, 2001

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