Messrs Lawton (a hit-man), Horton (expecting some middle-aged dating agency nooky) and Orton (checking out properties for his boss) converge on the Hotel Gabriella in Venice. Linguistic ... See full summary »
Colin's a sad-eyed British artist holed up in a rundown hotel in small-town Vermont after being dumped by his fiancée. The hotel owner plays matchmaker and introduces him to a local girl. ... See full summary »
Director:
Mark Herman
Stars:
Colin Firth,
Minnie Driver,
Mary Steenburgen
A shy reclusive lady is convinced by an invisible entity to sing. Subsequently, she finds herself noticed by a sleazy talent agent and her talent being showcased on-stage. She also meets a kind but nervous man who becomes her best friend.
Director:
Mark Herman
Stars:
Brenda Blethyn,
Jane Horrocks,
Michael Caine
Though in the movie Gerry McCarten is a die-hard Newcastle fan, in real life 'Chris Beattie' supports Sunderland. See more »
Goofs
When the boys enter Mrs. Brabbin's backyard after she calls them over, there are dogs running everywhere. She says that there are at least fourteen of them. They load up the refrigerator and, while Mrs. Brabin watches them, they leave the backyard. Suddenly all the dogs are gone. See more »
NOSEDIVE
Written by Amos Pizzey, Jeremy Healy, Themis & Berg
Published by Warner Chappell Music / Deconstruction Songs / BMG Publishing Ltd. / Copyright Control
Performed by Bleachin'
Licensed by Boilerhouse/BMG Records See more »
I cannot understand the numptees that have given a low rating to this film - it's quite simply British film making at its best.
What really enhances this for me is the films raw honesty. There's no frills to this and it pictures lower class British life as it is - with a touch of humour too! The cast are (to me) unknown and Chris Beattie who plays the lead role is a cracking actor with a big future I hope.
A movie debut by Geordie legend, Alan Shearer, does not impact on tghe plot line or the viewer enjoyment either.
This is never going to be the best film you ever watch, but I emplore you to obtain a copy and enjoy what I think's a fantastic film!
Cheers, GE
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I cannot understand the numptees that have given a low rating to this film - it's quite simply British film making at its best.
What really enhances this for me is the films raw honesty. There's no frills to this and it pictures lower class British life as it is - with a touch of humour too! The cast are (to me) unknown and Chris Beattie who plays the lead role is a cracking actor with a big future I hope.
A movie debut by Geordie legend, Alan Shearer, does not impact on tghe plot line or the viewer enjoyment either.
This is never going to be the best film you ever watch, but I emplore you to obtain a copy and enjoy what I think's a fantastic film!
Cheers, GE