Netflix’s latest German-language comedy promised buddy-comedy chaos, but critics are calling it one of the platform’s most painful watches of the year — and the reasons why are hard to ignore.
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What the Film Is About
The story follows Olli, a reckless and inconsiderate man-child, and his best friend Matze, a gentle soul who’s been inseparable from Olli since childhood — sharing school, an apartment, and even a career in real estate. Their bond gets tested when Matze falls for a client named Rebecca, sparking Olli’s jealousy and a growing rivalry between the two for Matze’s attention and loyalty.
Why It Falls Flat
Reviewers describe the humor as relentlessly mean-spirited rather than genuinely funny, with Olli’s behavior escalating from petty jealousy to outright cruelty once Rebecca enters the picture. Critics note that the film leans hard into shock-value slapstick instead of exploring the codependent friendship with any real depth, leaving both lead characters feeling one-note despite decent chemistry between the actors.
The treatment of Rebecca has also drawn criticism, with reviewers pointing out that despite being the most reasonable character early on, she’s eventually written into frustrating, one-dimensional territory — part of a broader pattern where female characters are given little nuance throughout the film.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Title | My Best Friend, His Girlfriend and Me |
| Language | German |
| Director/Writer | Marco Petry |
| Lead Cast | Kostja Ullmann, David Kross, Janina Uhse |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Critical Reception | Largely negative |
The Bigger Picture
This isn’t Petry’s first rodeo with mixed reception — his earlier films Eat Pray Bark and Blame the Game reportedly received similarly lukewarm responses from critics and audiences alike, suggesting a consistent pattern in his comedic approach that hasn’t connected well beyond German-speaking audiences.
For context, Netflix regularly commissions international originals across languages and genres, and reception for these titles varies widely depending on regional comedic sensibilities translating — or failing to translate — for a global audience.
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Final Word
If you’re after a codependent-friendship comedy with actual heart, this isn’t it — critics suggest skipping this one in favor of genre classics that balance humor with genuine character depth.
FAQs
Q1. Is My Best Friend, His Girlfriend and Me worth watching on Netflix?
Critical reception has been largely negative, with reviewers calling its humor mean-spirited and its characters underdeveloped.
Q2. What language is My Best Friend, His Girlfriend and Me in?
The film is in German, part of Netflix’s ongoing slate of international original comedies.
