critic67
Joined Mar 2002
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Greg Pritikins film is a delight from start to finish. Whilst obviously shot on a limited budget, Pritikin brings such warmth & love to his movie, that from the first few notes of the soundtrack you just know you are in for a treat.
Adrien Brody is charming, whilst Milla Jovovich is a revelation - her performance is a testament to both her ability as an actress & Pritikin's flair as a director.
A wonderful, jewel of a movie.
Adrien Brody is charming, whilst Milla Jovovich is a revelation - her performance is a testament to both her ability as an actress & Pritikin's flair as a director.
A wonderful, jewel of a movie.
Like a cross between Taxi Driver and Rising Damp, Joe Tucker's debut shows a real flair.
It has drive and energy and like most interesting Brit Flicks of the last few years (like the excellent 'Dead Babies')it suffered at the hands of terrible distribution.
At times this is difficult to watch, Tom Bell takes hideous to a new level, but it's a brave and worthwhile 90 minutes.
Well worth a rental.
It has drive and energy and like most interesting Brit Flicks of the last few years (like the excellent 'Dead Babies')it suffered at the hands of terrible distribution.
At times this is difficult to watch, Tom Bell takes hideous to a new level, but it's a brave and worthwhile 90 minutes.
Well worth a rental.
Be prepared, this is not a comfortable movie to sit through. No easy options, no pandering to 'cool' drug images and no safe resolutions. This is an incredibly faithful adaptation of Amis's blistering novel. The movie pulls no punches and has an effect that very few movies manage to achieve, this is an EXPERIENCE. Marsh's debut is incredibly assured and gives me high hopes for his next project, beautifully lit and shot it defies it low budget roots. If only more British movies were made like this. I first saw this in it's UK cinema release and was blown away by it. Not domestically available yet in the UK, I now own the region 1 DVD - which is a great transfer. The movies relatively unknown cast is as strong and brave as the subject matter. Marsh clearly has a flare with actors; top honours don't go to Bettany and Williams, but to the unknown Charlie Condu as Giles and Andy Nyman as Keith who delivers an incredible career making debut. It was despised and buried in the UK, loved in Europe and hideously title changed to 'Mood Swingers' in the U.S. But if you like your films smart, brave and non-patronising, this will make your top ten. Ignore what anyone else says, have the balls to make up your own mind - you'll thank me. Trust me, come back in 5 years time and the cult status will be huge.