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How to Stop Being a Loser

  • 2011
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
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Craig Conway, Martin Kemp, Stephanie Leonidas, Colin Salmon, Adele Silva, Gemma Atkinson, Martin Compston, and Simon Phillips in How to Stop Being a Loser (2011)
James is useless with women, but his luck changes under the tutelage of pick-up artist, Ampersand. As James learns the art of seduction he begins to wonder about Ampersand's intentions and questions what would truly make him happy in life.
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James is useless with women, but his luck changes under the tutelage of pick-up artist, Ampersand. As James learns the art of seduction he begins to wonder about Ampersand's intentions and q... Read allJames is useless with women, but his luck changes under the tutelage of pick-up artist, Ampersand. As James learns the art of seduction he begins to wonder about Ampersand's intentions and questions what would truly make him happy in life.James is useless with women, but his luck changes under the tutelage of pick-up artist, Ampersand. As James learns the art of seduction he begins to wonder about Ampersand's intentions and questions what would truly make him happy in life.

  • Director
    • Dominic Burns
  • Writers
    • Chris Grezo
    • Rupert Knowles
    • Alexander Williams
  • Stars
    • Simon Phillips
    • Craig Conway
    • Gemma Atkinson
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.7/10
    749
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Dominic Burns
    • Writers
      • Chris Grezo
      • Rupert Knowles
      • Alexander Williams
    • Stars
      • Simon Phillips
      • Craig Conway
      • Gemma Atkinson
    • 15User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Simon Phillips
    Simon Phillips
    • James
    Craig Conway
    Craig Conway
    • Ampersand
    Gemma Atkinson
    Gemma Atkinson
    • Hannah
    Stephanie Leonidas
    Stephanie Leonidas
    • Patch
    • (as Stephanie Leonides)
    Chris Grezo
    • Tom
    Colin Salmon
    Colin Salmon
    • Dennis
    Billy Murray
    Billy Murray
    • Dr Learner
    Jamie Langthorne
    • Guy
    • (as Jamie Longthorne)
    Martin Compston
    Martin Compston
    • Adam
    Dominic Burns
    Dominic Burns
    • Neil
    Neil Maskell
    Neil Maskell
    • Hands Henry
    Martin Kemp
    Martin Kemp
    • Zeus
    Richard E. Grant
    Richard E. Grant
    • Ian
    Sheridan Smith
    Sheridan Smith
    • Lisa
    Jill Halfpenny
    Jill Halfpenny
    • Christina
    Keeley Hazell
    Keeley Hazell
    • Kirsty
    Adele Silva
    • Charlotte
    Larissa Houghton
    • Kelly-Ann Cooper
    • (as Sophie-Larissa Houghton)
    • Director
      • Dominic Burns
    • Writers
      • Chris Grezo
      • Rupert Knowles
      • Alexander Williams
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    User reviews15

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    7ballsoffun64

    Loads of fun and a lovely story

    So Loser vs Twilight! So the film makers are nothing if not brave. I'm guessing the general audience who go and see romantic comedies are teenage girls, no? So why release against Twilight whose main audience is... Teenage girls, right? It's a shame because I loved this film, I thought it was so sweet and yes it had some laugh out loud moments but the love story was great and as embarrassing as it is to admit, I didn't see the end coming. I believed it was going in the direction they were taking me, that's all I'll say without risking spoilers. Martin Kemp was brilliant as the love God, he's a movie star and I'd love to see him in more movies, although his IMDb says he's now directing. A shame, too beautiful not to be on screen more. My favourite part was the outtakes at the end and that's not a back handed compliment, I really enjoyed the film but the outtakes were a riot!
    8lovesall71

    An unexpected gem

    This film is different and I seriously doubt it had anything like the million pound budget it claims to have on here but don't let it's relatively low budget put you off. Right from the genius opening scene with Richard E Grant, who I so wish would do more edgy comedy which for me is when he's at his best, the film takes you on a twisty journey that is tricky to predict because it doesn't actually follow the typical romantic comedy well trodden plot, it almost does, which for me is what makes it so clever. It remains a step ahead of you the whole time while drawing you to believe it's taking you on a journey you already know the destination of. The blonde is pretty spectacular but for me, the actress who plays Patch is just drop dead gorgeous, major crush! Some major laugh out loud set pieces and a couple of moments where the proverbial envelope is most certainly pushed! For me worth a second watch but this time with my mates rather than my girl.
    8milkbottle4000

    HILARIOUS British Romcom

    OK, so I'm going to hold my hands up and admit that I was actually in attendance at the premiere of this film, it was ram packed (people sitting in the aisle's!) and I assume the audience must have at least leaned friendly. However the one thing about a comedy is that if no one laughs, the film isn't working... Well Loser brought the house down! ! It's a long, long time since I was in a cinema with such an incredible atmosphere and I go to the cinema a lot, including many premiere's. The film is packed full of great cameos and all the performances are pitch perfect, everyone seems to be having an absolute ball from Richard E Grant right through and the outtakes over the end credits seem to confirm this. OK the script hardly reinvents the wheel but it isn't short of a couple twists and turns and the end is belting, I came out with a huge grin, what more can you ask for from a British romcom?! HIGHLY recommend.
    9gembo20

    Laugh out loud brilliance

    Just picked this up on DVD and was really pleasantly surprised by how imaginative and funny it was. I really liked all the characters and their relationships with each other and the way human story really shone through the humour.

    I especially loved how the large cast really melded well together and bounced off each other. This was aided by some hilarious cameos that I did not expect but really liked. As a lover of comedies in a similar vein i really thinks it stands up with films like Hitch and The Hangover.

    All in all i really enjoyed the film and felt it was one of my favourite comedies of 2011. i think it is a great example of tight streamlined filmmaking and i look forward to seeing more of the cast in the future. 9/10
    8cB391

    Enjoyable

    This movie is well worth the watch. It has some entertaining moments, and does draw you into the story. You can connect with a variety of characters, regardless of your personal story. Just watch it and try to connect it to your life, and this movie will help illustrate what is wrong in the world in many ways, but also shows how some things that have been devalued by the media and society are the most important. Don't look past your friends, and seek solely money or personal fame. There are many funny scenes in this movie, though for the most part there aren't many known actors, shows how on a lower budget a good movie can be made. It takes the basic love-interest storyline a step further as well.

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    • Release date
      • November 18, 2011 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hur man slutar vara en förlorare
    • Filming locations
      • London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Press On Features
      • Black & Blue Films
      • Templeheart Films
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      • £1,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,556
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      1 hour 49 minutes
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