There were a lot of flaws in the film.
46 years have passed since the premiere of “Office Romance.” However, modern viewers still love to review the film by Eldar Ryazanov. Russians believe that the realities shown in the film are still relevant today. After all, this story is about a born careerist who is so passionate about work that she consciously sacrifices romantic relationships.
At the same time, against such a difficult background, the film shows quite funny situations that cause sincere laughter. However, foreigners do not laugh at “Office Romance”, but cry, because the tape horrifies them.
American viewers note that secondary characters win compared to the main characters. They called the endless love line between Lyudmila Prokofievna and Novoseltsev the main disadvantage of the film. It develops so long and boringly that viewers lose interest.
In addition, foreigners called the main message of the film the fact that a woman can succeed in her profession only if there is no man in her life. And this meaning confused foreign viewers.
“Probably, in the historical context it can still be digested, but in general the plot is very sexist,” – commentators noted.
