Texas - Doc Snyder hält die Welt in Atem (1993)
The dreaded Doc Snyder returns home after 30 years. After his long ride through the prairies of the wild west, his laundry is extremely dirty, and who could wash it better than his unshaven mommy? But first she sends him to the prison, from which he is to free his brother Hank, because otherwise he will be hanged. When that's done, they both spontaneously decide to rob a bank, which goes completely wrong. Before Doc Snyder's eyes, his beloved brother is shot by his intimate enemy, the Nose Man. Snyder initially manages to escape, but the Nose Man takes up the pursuit, and from then on many innocent people have to die - including Snyder's mother...
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Did you people see the same film I saw?
best movie i've ever seen.
A lot more amusing than I thought it would be.
All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.
Helge Schneider as Doc Snyder is an accomplished villain who tyrannizes Texas in a funny way. He frees his brother from jail or tries to get back his laundry bag. Always well dressed and hilarious Schneider creates a brilliant Wild West Movie. A special varying note is giving the movie by guest-appearances from Ludger Pistor, Charlie Weiss and Gerd Lohmeyer. The secret hero of Texas for me is Helmut Körschgen performing as Lt. Körschgen. He introduces 00 Schneider, Schneiders main character of the following movie. "Texas,Doc Snyder hält die Welt in Atem" Comedy as its best. Doc Shaggles
After I had heard so much about that movie, I got me copy and watched it all through. I remember that I asked myself: "Did I miss the point? Is this supposed to be funny?" I didn't get that movie at all. However something drove me to watch the movie another 50 times and finally I think it's one of the funniest movies I ever seen. And I still have no idea why. Just phenomenal!
This movie is really one of the best I´ve ever seen. Some people don´t like this movie only because it´s not like the standard Hollywood stuff... I don´t know if there´s a translation into English (I hardly believe it) but I can only recommend it!
Either you love this movie, or you hate it. It depends on how you like the unique humour of the famous (or notorious) comedian and jazz-musician Helge Schneider. The story is practically nonexistent, and the whole movie seems to be made of out-takes and bloopers. The secret is that it works just like the recipe for success that brought Schneider a huge followership in German-speaking countries: "Turn Sh*t Into Gold!" This movie is made so carefully and outrageously bad that it turns out good again. Previous experience in the boundaries of the Schneider universe and excellent skills in German are a must for enjoying this little masterpiece.