Watching Through Thick and Thin, I found myself feeling a little conflicted. On one hand, I was entertained. The film made me laugh, and the chemistry among the actors worked. But at the same time, I couldn't shake the feeling that this story would have been much stronger as a stage play rather than a film.
Don’t get me wrong — in the sea of Czech comedies that often rely on tired, cringeworthy humor, this one stands out as a refreshing change. But even so, I left the cinema thinking: this could’ve been great theater.
Jiří Langmajer and Petra Hřebíčková play a married couple, Evžen and Anna, whose relationship has lost all spark after 15 years. Living above them are their neighbors, Tomáš and Laura — passionate, vibrant, and very loud. Their sex life echoes through the walls and becomes a trigger for Anna, awakening long-dormant feelings, while driving Evžen up the wall.
When the neighbors are invited over for dinner, things take an unexpected turn. Secrets come out, tensions rise, and what seemed like a simple evening escalates into a series of dramatic — and at times hilarious — revelations. It’s true, the film’s opening is a bit weak. The first 20 minutes drag, but once the dinner scene begins, everything picks up speed. The dynamic between the four leads — Langmajer, Hřebíčková, Martin Hofmann, and Táňa Pauhofová — pulls the viewer in and keeps them engaged. 
The audience in my screening was laughing nonstop. I wouldn't call it the comedy of the year, but it’s definitely watchable and brings more than a few sharp one-liners. That said, I personally found the promotional image used on the DVD cover to be misleading. It suggests something much more polished or stylized, while in reality, the film is a simple chamber piece.
Which brings me back to my main point — this film would have absolutely shone on stage. As a theatrical play, it could have used its intimate setting and layered dialogues to far greater emotional and dramatic effect.
Still, for a laid-back movie night with a bit of adult humor, Through Thick and Thin delivers. It’s not groundbreaking, but if you enjoy Czech relationship comedies and strong ensemble casts, it's worth a watch.
