“Generation incapable of relationships”
A love comedy without kitsch – but with a lot of sex
Frederick Lau as the permanent single Tim.
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Actor Frederick Lau proves with “Generation Incapable of Relationships” that he can also carry out a romantic comedy on his own.
A summer love comedy will be launched on July 29th with “Generation Incapable of Relationships”. The German production is inspired by the successful non-fiction book of the same name by Michael Nast (46) and focuses on actor Frederick Lau (31, “The Perfect Secret”). Lau’s side is played by the 36-year-old Bambi winner Luise Heyer. Also on board: comedian Tedros “Teddy” Teclebrhan (37).
That’s what it’s all about: the permanent single Tim is held up in the mirror
Permanent single Tim (Frederick Lau) is not looking for great love, but for the next hot sex date. The unsuccessful author has no desire for more contact with women. Instead, swiping on Tinder has become almost a daily ritual for him – until he meets a woman (Heyer) at the gas station, whom he can’t get out of his head after a few meetings. However, she, who only calls herself “Ghost”, suddenly no longer contacts him. Absolutely uncharted territory for the staunch single who used to use the same tactics himself. The young, self-determined woman holds up the mirror to him and brings him to some drunken actions that he regrets in retrospect.
“Generation incapable of relationships” hits the nerve of the times
Dating apps like Tinder have been indispensable for years. At Tim, the app is mainly used to search for the quick number. He enjoys his single status and enjoys the wide variety that dating apps have to offer. Establish? Nothing! A trend that continues to spread. Why should we commit to just one person when the next “match” is just a wipe away?
The film hits the nerve of the times – no question about it. Issues such as burn-out or emancipation are also touched on in the plot. After all, women can also climax during sex and then just do the fly.
Many moviegoers will certainly find themselves in some situations. But as fast-paced as life itself, situations and feelings change on the screen – and leave a big question mark on one or the other viewer. From one day to the next, affairs become strangers, ex-girlfriends become soon-to-be wives, and teenagers in love experience heartache for the first time. Nothing seems to be just plain simple – especially when it comes to expressing feelings.
Is it worth going to the cinema?
“Generation unable to relate” is a typical romantic comedy, but closer to reality than some kitschy classics. It’s not just about the really big feelings, but primarily about the challenges in today’s dating world. Frederick Lau is doing excellently in the role of the permanent single who is apparently not yet ready for the right one. Another plus point: the chemistry between Lau and film partner Luise Heyer. The two manage to vividly portray the characters’ emotional world without many words.
For a comedy, however, the film does not offer enough big laughs; rather, funny scenes only make for a little smile. Even a tearful, emotional finale, as is often the case in romantic comedies, is not granted to the audience. After all: if you hope for wild sex scenes, you will not be disappointed.