I watched this in the company of a best friend and out of politeness watched it to the end. The plot is dull and Michael York plays a character who vaguely brings to mind Thomas Mann's ' Felix Krull '. The book is a masterpiece, but this film is in my opinion very bad indeed. As a film it is poorly made and has all the the usual German stereotypes that were found in so many films after WW2. The only redeeming feature is Angela Lansbury who gives a performance worthy of watching. There is also a Gay kiss that had me in hysterics as it was so inept. The consequences of this leads to more ' dramatic ' hilarity ( I was not laughing ) and Michel York carries on regardless seducing almost everyone he needs on his ambitious path. If some astute reviewer is thinking of Pasolini's ' Theorem ' then do not raise any hopes. It hints often that the main character is Gay, but does not deliver the goods. I have no idea why there are high ratings for this nonsense.
Review of Something for Everyone
