Sideshow

Completely unexpected gem. I can't see it being widely appealing, but its combination of dark humour, plot twists and excellent acting was a real treat.

Quintessentially English in its layout, but completely left field in the best possible way.

Four principle actors all turn in an excellent performance and first class writing. Plus Les Dennis - I wouldn't have expected it, but clearly he deserves a thumbs up. Well done chap.

I stumbled upon this movie quite by accident looking for something else beginning with the word "side", saw the poster and decided to give it a try. I don't watch too much comedy these days as it seems the genera has become very stale and for lack of a better term, "woke" for my taste but I decided to give it a go and was presently surprised to find myself honestly laughing out loud on multiple occasions. I can see some people not caring for it and sideshow is probably not goin into any one's top 10 lists but its definitely worth a watch for anyone who likes semi dark British comedy/ crime drama.

This dark British comedy is about an old, down on his luck, psychic who has to rely on his stage craft (or possibly real psychic powers) to fend off two robbers who have broken into his house. If you're a fan of British comedy then there's a lot here to enjoy. There's a good cast with a nice supporting role for Anthony Head of Buffy the Vampire Slayer / Giles fame, the script has plenty of twists and turns, as the cat and mouse plot unfolds over the course of a single night and there's a nice, final, final twist that will catch most by surprise. The opening does take it's time, setting up the characters, but it also sets up lots of future revelations which pay off later in the film. Overall it delivers enough laughs, suspense and intrigue for a fun and enjoyable evening's entertainment.

Yep we're back, young talent on and off screen, smart script a good tale told well by Oldroyd, who also wrote it. Good to see Les Dennis, great comic timing, so British. Beautifully lit and shot by Stephen J. Brand.

I liked this little Brit comedy film. It was funny, witty and a little dark. Spot on acting and story with a decent end twist. I just so wished the ending had a little more after story because of the twist. Overall all a very decent watch, that will not disappoint.