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By Brian Costello
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Over-the-top action-comedy has slapstick violence, language.
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What's the Story?
In WATCH OUT, WE'RE MAD, Carezza (Edoardo Pesce) and Sorriso (Alessandro Roja) have been estranged since they were kids after an incident between them resulted in their father's beloved dune buggy being stolen. Years later, the two compete in a local dirt track auto race where the grand prize is the very same dune buggy. After they tie, they try to determine the winner by having a beer drinking and sausage eating contest in the local bar, but while they're doing this, the dune buggy is stolen once again. All signs point to the thief being the local crime boss Torsillo, his not-bright son, and the henchmen who enforce their will, a biker gang called The Cobras. Meanwhile, the local circus is being hassled by The Cobras to leave their land so Torsillo can build a condo, and a relationship of sorts begins between the brothers and the circus, particularly between Sorriso and the circus ringleader Miriam. Miriam agrees to help the brothers get their dune buggy back, provided the brothers, particularly the gifted pugilist Carezza, fight back against The Cobras and Torsillo.
Is It Any Good?
This is an over-the-top Italian action-comedy that doesn't take itself the least bit seriously. Watch Out, We're Mad is a remake of a 1974 comedy of the same name, and it really does hearken back to the days of cartoonish buddy movies that are more concerned with physical humor and gags than an overly coherent story. It doesn't try to be anything that it isn't, and that's where it works best.
The chemistry between the actors makes and defines the movie, another aspect of older movies that tends to get lost in today's CGI-infused bombast. It's not for everyone, and folks can't be blamed for wondering why this particular ‘70s movie was chosen to be remade for today's audiences. It doesn't offer anything new or groundbreaking, but really, it's one of those comedies best for watching after a long week when you want to turn the brain off for 90 minutes or so.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Watch Out, We're Mad is a remake of a '70s movie. What would be the challenges in remaking a movie? Why are so many new movies these days remakes of older movies?
How did the movie employ exaggerated and slapstick violence as part of the entertainment? Was it too much? Why or why not?
The two lead characters are brothers who are opposites. Why do so many movies feature lead characters who are dramatically different? What are some other examples of movies with lead opposite characters?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : August 24, 2022
- Cast : Edoardo Pesce , Alessandro Roja , Alessandra Mastronardi
- Director : Younuts
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Transportation ( Cars & Trucks ) , Family Stories ( Siblings )
- Run time : 90 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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