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Bright Young Things

  • 2003
  • R
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
5.9K
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James McAvoy, Simon McBurney, Emily Mortimer, Michael Sheen, and Stephen Campbell Moore in Bright Young Things (2003)
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An adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's novel "Vile Bodies", is a look into the lives of a young novelist, his would-be lover, and a host of young people who beautified London in the 1930s.An adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's novel "Vile Bodies", is a look into the lives of a young novelist, his would-be lover, and a host of young people who beautified London in the 1930s.An adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's novel "Vile Bodies", is a look into the lives of a young novelist, his would-be lover, and a host of young people who beautified London in the 1930s.

  • Director
    • Stephen Fry
  • Writers
    • Stephen Fry
    • Evelyn Waugh
  • Stars
    • Stephen Campbell Moore
    • Emily Mortimer
    • Dan Aykroyd
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    5.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Stephen Fry
    • Writers
      • Stephen Fry
      • Evelyn Waugh
    • Stars
      • Stephen Campbell Moore
      • Emily Mortimer
      • Dan Aykroyd
    • 69User reviews
    • 58Critic reviews
    • 64Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 10 nominations

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    Dan Aykroyd and Stephen Campbell Moore in Bright Young Things (2003)
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    Emily Mortimer and Stephen Campbell Moore in Bright Young Things (2003)
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    Stephen Campbell Moore
    Stephen Campbell Moore
    • Adam
    Emily Mortimer
    Emily Mortimer
    • Nina
    Dan Aykroyd
    Dan Aykroyd
    • Lord Monomark
    Simon McBurney
    Simon McBurney
    • Sneath (Photo-Rat)
    Michael Sheen
    Michael Sheen
    • Miles Maitland
    James McAvoy
    James McAvoy
    • Simon Balcairn
    Stockard Channing
    Stockard Channing
    • Mrs. Melrose Ape
    Adrian Scarborough
    Adrian Scarborough
    • Customs Officer
    Jim Carter
    Jim Carter
    • Chief Customs Officer
    Fenella Woolgar
    Fenella Woolgar
    • Agatha
    Julia McKenzie
    Julia McKenzie
    • Lottie Crump
    Bruno Lastra
    Bruno Lastra
    • Basilio
    David Tennant
    David Tennant
    • Ginger Littlejohn
    Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent
    • The Drunken Major
    John Franklyn-Robbins
    John Franklyn-Robbins
    • Judge
    Simon Callow
    Simon Callow
    • King of Anatolia
    Guy Henry
    Guy Henry
    • Archie
    Al Barclay
    • Vanburgh
    • (as Alex Barclay)
    • Director
      • Stephen Fry
    • Writers
      • Stephen Fry
      • Evelyn Waugh
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    • Trivia
      This is the only film directed by Stephen Fry.
    • Goofs
      A gramophone record of Noel Coward's "Nina" is played in the section before World War II breaks out. Coward didn't record the song until 1945.
    • Quotes

      Ginger Littlejohn: What I'm about to say is that what I'm about to say may sound unpleasant, y'know, and all that, but look here, y'know, dammit. I mean, the better man has won. Not, um, that I'm saying that I'm the better man, I wouldn't say that for a moment, awful bad luck on you and all but still, when you come to think of it I mean look here, y'know. Dammit. Do you see what I mean?

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits list the actors one or two at a time, showing pictures of their characters in the film along with their names, which is called "end credits roll call," which can be simply added to "Keywords" section.
    • Connections
      Featured in Stephen Fry: Director Documentary (2003)
    • Soundtracks
      Sing Sing Sing
      Written by Louis Prima

      Performed by The Not So Bright Young Things

    User reviews69

    Review
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    Featured review
    10/10
    Fun, Smart, and A Good Ride
    This is one of the best films I have seen in a while. I was lucky to be able to catch it at Washington, DC's International Film Fest, but I hope that it gets a proper U.S. release date soon.

    The stunning costumes, set, and dialogue -- all very era-appropriate -- were compelling. I don't usually go for period pieces, but so much of this movie seemed tongue-and-cheek that I couldn't help enjoying it. The main characters were well-developed, each with their own quirks, and there were some unexpected twists that helped move the plot along.

    Stephen Campbell Moore, the actor who plays the lead (Adam Symes), is a real find. He carries the movie beautifully, and I wouldn't be surprised if he became a huge star. Even though Moore does fine on his own, you have to give credit to Simon Callow (King of Anatolia), Jim Broadbent (the drunk Major), and others in the supporting cast for mastering their oddball roles. Furthermore, the costume designer deserves an Oscar.

    I was a bit disappointed with the ending, or at least the scenes leading up to the end. The film starts out like a carnival ride and runs out of gas near the end. But, like all good carnival rides, once you finish, you want to get back on. That's the way I felt about "Bright Young Things." I can't wait to see it in the theater again.
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    • May 5, 2004

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 3, 2003 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Offical Site with synopsis, trailer, cast & crew
      • Revolution Films
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Сяюча молодь
    • Filming locations
      • Port of Tilbury, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • The Film Consortium
      • UK Film Council
      • Visionview Production
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $933,637
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $46,926
      • Aug 22, 2004
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,905,499
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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