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Writer:
Richard Curtis (writer)
Release Date:
13 November 2009 (USA)
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Tagline:
1 Boat. 8 DJs. No Morals. more
Plot:
A period comedy about an illegal radio station in the North Sea in the 1960's. full summary | full synopsis
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In a 60s party mood - no more.. but no less, either
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Michael Hadley | ... | Mr. Roberts | |
| Charlie Rowe | ... | James | |
| Lucy Fleming | ... | Mrs. Roberts | |
| Philip Seymour Hoffman | ... | The Count | |
| Tom Sturridge | ... | Carl | |
| Ian Mercer | ... | Transfer Boatman | |
| Bill Nighy | ... | Quentin | |
| Will Adamsdale | ... | News John | |
| Tom Brooke | ... | Thick Kevin | |
| Rhys Darby | ... | Angus | |
| Nick Frost | ... | Dave | |
| Katherine Parkinson | ... | Felicity | |
| Chris O'Dowd | ... | Simon | |
| Ike Hamilton | ... | Harold | |
| Stephen Moore | ... | Prime Minister |
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Rated R for language, and some sexual content including brief nudity.
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116 min
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2.35 : 1 more
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USA:R (certificate #45019) |
Ireland:15A |
Finland:K-11 |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) |
Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) |
Germany:12 |
Netherlands:12 |
Norway:7 |
Sweden:7 |
Singapore:NC-16 (cut) |
France:U |
UK:15 |
South Korea:18 |
Portugal:M/12 |
New Zealand:M |
Australia:M |
Japan:PG12 |
Argentina:13
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It's the fifth time that Emma Thompson and Kenneth Branagh have worked together, the other four being Henry V (1989), Dead Again (1991), Peter's Friends (1992) and Much Ado About Nothing (1993). Nevertheless, it's the first time where both don't appear together in a same scene.
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Continuity: When The Count threatens to say the f-word live on air, in some shots his hand is holding the microphone, in others his hand is by his side.
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References Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)
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Soundtrack:
Lazy Sunday
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Although the film received its fair share of criticism for its historical inaccuracies and feeble plot, in my view, the film does exactly what its authors set out to achieve and - not only in terms of the soundtrack - rock it really does.
If you're looking for an evening of pure escapist fun, feeling generally nostalgic and cool about the legacy of the 60s fashion and music, and would like to forget history for a while and go with the party mood, go see this film - you won't be let down and you'll get what you're looking for: an amazing soundtrack (although, as many didn't hesitate to point out, not entirely historically accurate), with the likes of The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, Dusty Springfield, The Hollies, Jimmy Hendrix, Buddy Holly, and many many more, with the charismatic Bill Nighy and a bunch of other not-quite-so-ordinary eccentric characters, more or less familiar to you, depending on how you enjoy British (and American) comedy (e.g. IT Crowd). Even if you don't know the actors, even if you're not into the music of the 60s, you've got pure feel-good fun thrown in to top it off for a great evening of the 60s Rock'n'Roll partying. And it's partying in the true 60s sense of the word.
On the other hand, if you're looking for profound plot development, historical accuracy and consistency, or a true story of a real pirate radio station Caroline that inspired the story, or, in fact, would like to see a true depiction of the life in the UK in 1966, do NOT go see this film, because you might leave disappointed.
It's as simple as that.
So, a definite recommendation for cinema viewing because of the necessary volume that the speakers allow you there to enjoy the music to the fullest (and, let me say one more time what music it is!), but stay out if you're not in a party mood.
I give it 8/10 for the feel-good, cool entertainment it brings and.... well, for the Rock'n'Roll.
Have fun!