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The Full Monty

Posted in Movie Reviews at 8:21 am by skay

This has to be one of the best movies of last year. It is fortunate that I was raised in the same part of the world as these boys, since I could understand the stranger nuances of their language. After all, it is not the easiest thing to express the full meaning of the words “complete tosser” to someone and really have them understand the concept. The idea of gnomes has a completely different slant and the references to “widgers” “nowt as queer as folk” and “ruddy Nora” are so completely local as to be hilarious and completely untranslatable. This is a fabulous adventure of local lads chasing a few quid for getting their kit off, an idea that is so completely foreign as to tickle anyone’s fancy. The acting itself is fantastic, the cast is very cleverly chosen and the intricacies of the Northern Mentality are brought across with such accuracy that it is completely believable. You don’t have to be a Yorkshire lad to see the humour, but it helps. The Yorkshire version of the Magnificent Seven, fanbloodytastic.

Rating: 8.5 Great acting, hilarious script and an unlikely cast of heroes.
Theatre / Video: Video. I wish I had seen it in the theatre, but it is worth renting if you haven’t seen it yet.
Rewind / Return: Seen it several times, will continue to watch it again and again.
Highlight: The gnomes in the interview. Great ending sequence.
Favorite Quote:
“He’s not bad for a bastard”
“Anti-wrinkle cream they may have, but Anti-Fat Bastard cream they do not”
“Cantona, Cantona, has to wear a girlie bra”

The Truman Show

Posted in Movie Reviews at 8:08 am by skay

This will become one of my favourite movies of all time. There are movies that tend to put your life into perspective for you, ones that suspend your disbelief for you and at the same time draw you in to a reality that has existed for you on some level forever. This may seem a trifle deep for a Jim Carrey movie but I have to say that on a large psychological plane, there are many people who wish they were Truman. The man literally had a world revolving around him. This was a magnificent movie in all aspects. The story was original and diverse in it’s sources, the acting was accurate in it’s context and the premise was so unusual that there is really no way to measure it against conventional films. I think everyone was wrapped up tightly with the movie when they saw it. It really was a surprise even though I had expected to enjoy it, I never expected to be riveted by it. If you have not seen this movie, I suggest you go and buy it. I will be.

Rating: 9. Brilliant movie. Truly an experiment gone right. Worth owning.
Theatre/Video: Theatre. I would have paid to see this again in the theatre. Value at last for my money.
Repeat/Return: Buy!! Truly a phenomenal movie
Highlight: Too many to mention, but the spaceman in the mirror was classic.
Favourite Quote: “Who are you talking to? I’m the only one here.”