Fantozzi 2000 - The Cloning

Ugo Fantozzi returns in the tenth and final film of his long-running misadventures, called back into the world of work when his company faces an unexpected crisis. The usual string of humiliations, absurd office rituals, and awkward domestic moments play out as Fantozzi tries to cope with new demands and old rivalries. The movie keeps the series' mix of slapstick and satirical humor, focusing on familiar relationships without revealing how the saga ends. Longtime supporters will recognize the rhythm of gags and social barbs that have defined the character for decades.

Directed by Domenico Saverni and created by Alessandro Bencivenni, the 1999 release brings Paolo Villaggio back as Rag. Ugo Fantozzi, with Milena Vukotić, Anna Mazzamauro, and Paolo Paoloni rounding out the core cast. It serves as the concluding installment of a prolific Italian comedy franchise.

Box office returns for this chapter were modest compared with the franchise peak, and the film found most of its audience among established fans rather than drawing a wide new crowd. It didn't generate major commercial headlines, but it completed the long commercial run of the character on the big screen.

Fantozzi remains an emblematic figure in Italian comedy, and this final entry reinforced the recurring images and supporting types that audiences associate with the series. Characters like Pina, Signorina Silvani, and the Mega Presidente are familiar shorthand in popular culture, and the film acts as a farewell to those recurring comic set pieces.

Critical reaction was mixed, reflected in a vote average of 5.065/10 from 293 votes. Reviewers and viewers noted that the film sticks to the franchise formula, highlighting themes of workplace absurdity, social humiliation, and the endurance of a hapless everyman. Fans nostalgic for the earlier episodes are likely to appreciate the callbacks, while newcomers might find the tone and routines of the series less accessible.