Xanadu

Xanadu is a triumph for up and coming Scottish filmmaking.

What a refreshing change to see a Scottish film that doesn't involve gangsters, crime or drugs.

Directed by Dominic Reynolds, who co-wrote the script with brother John, Xanadu combines laughs and twists galore to create an imaginative tale of author Richard Butler, who finds himself trapped in the Scottish manor home his novels are set in.

Jonathan Fegan is terrific in the lead role and ably supported by a strong supporting cast.

Xanadu deservedly went down a treat at this summer's Deep Fried Film Festival and I really hope it finds itself a wider audience.

The Reynolds brothers and their talented team behind and in front of the camera have made a hugely promising first step into the world of feature films.

I look forward to seeing what they produce next.

Attended the second day of the 'Deep Fried Film Festival' today and bagged a rare treat! Having previously heard the Reynolds' brothers' work on radio and been suitably impressed I was interested to see if they could make a successful transition to the big screen and the end product didn't disappoint. Written by Dominic and John Reynolds, and directed by Dominic, viewers were treated to a rare wee gem of a film - fresh, funny, poignant - there was something for everyone.

An imaginative script, full of plot twists and turns, kept viewers guessing right to the end and the actors clearly relished their roles.

Although written and staged in Scotland, the film has general appeal and doesn't tend to the stereotypical.

Of late there has been, in my opinion, a dearth of fresh, new and imaginative work coming to TV and film from Scottish based writers - here's hoping that Xanadu heralds a change in the right direction and we can expect to see more from this talented Director and writers.