Reviews

This is the sort of quality material usually seen from the BBC; intelligent and witty without being jokey; funny and believable situations with superb acting. The best part for me is that although the show had a mostly all black cast, it was not an exploitation of the black demographic. It was a smart, dry, somewhat dark situational comedy to which anyone could relate. A bar/restaurant owner is struggling to do whatever he can to stay afloat and keep his business going despite lots of problems and setbacks. Frank is everyman. I would love to see this on DVD because I missed some of the episodes when they were originally aired.

The plot is goofy and delightful, the musical numbers are implausible and silly (just like any other musical) and it hardly matters at all that the whole thing is in German with subtitles. In fact, the subtitles for the song lyrics are either terrible translations or else the lyrics are just awful to begin with. But who cares? The tunes are upbeat and happy and the dancing is fun and nicely staged with little touches one would never see in a Hollywood film. The Gay bits are light weight but fittingly move the plot along providing a villain and a love interest. Put your brain in PARK; no thinking is required; just let the whole thing wash over you like a dream that makes you laugh out loud. You'll want to own this to watch again and to spring it on special friends.