Run, Waiter, Run!

Waiter, Scarper! is undoubtedly one of the cult classics of Czech comedy filmmaking, with the participation of the star creative duo Svěrák-Smoljak. But one think about the plot, it is actually a very bitter tragicomedy, which takes a humorous (but still self-aware) look at many human weaknesses, be it fraud, womanizing, or just simple false bragging. The film thus serves us many truly humorous and even absurd moments and enriches us with a number of lines that have become humanized over the years. (12/22/2022)

I’m also a bookseller, so I know what I'm talking about when I say I get it. (02/16/2009)

Another film by Smoljak & Svěrák and I’m thrilled again. The class reunion, the desperate attempt to overtake the bus, one great scene after another. I can watch films by these two over and over again without getting tired of them. Many of the film’s lines have become part of Czech culture. Simply amazing! (06/26/2016)

One of my favourite Czech films. Great script, performances and music, legendary one-liners and a semi-nude Dáda Patrasová on top of that. What's a full rating for if not this? (08/03/2012)

Legendary comedy that I probably have never seen in its entirety. Until now, that is. It is a beautiful Svěrák-style film which boasts memorable quotes that you will know even if you haven't seen the movie. It's hard to find fault with it, because even the ending fits perfectly. You wouldn't let such a character just slip away like that. The mass running scene of the waiters is excellent. (02/10/2015)