A rarely ingenious film, back then and especially today, when MeToo is a thorn in the side of many men and seems exaggerated to them, where people still, or more than ever before, complain when there are two or even three female leading roles in a movie (so happened with e.g. Terminator Dark Fate). Soenke Wortmann portrays the conversion of "Saul" in a light-fooded and (super) witty way, never too exaggerated, but credible, likable, with heart and pretty fair - even women, who don't believe that other women can perform technical professions etc., are taken into account, but always in such a way that the characters are never exposed (only Tom of course gets plucked a bit, but to use a film quote: the eagle does not degenerate into a soup chicken). The 80ies / early 90ies knew how to do it, how to set the right accents and, of course, implement everything in a witty, relaxed manner, and yet address highly charged issues. In addition: the interesting Central African soundtrack - this is how you integrate other cultures - perfect! Should be shown in schools as an imperative learning material!
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