Why? Slight and undeveloped plot. Obvious, clichéd, crass humour
(aren't fat people hilarious?). Little original observation or
insight. Crowbar plot devices (Duane, bluebirds). Predictable
endings. (Admittedly good) performances of trite, one dimensional characters: the heartless, slapper mum; the lowlife,
manipulative promoter; the failed comic, etc [After five minutes
I wanted to slap Brenda Blethyn wasn't this just her Secrets
and Lies character with tits?]
I'm a fan of Jane Horrocks but this is certainly not her best
film. This is was a specifically written vehicle for her singing
talents not for her acting skills. I thought McGregor gave the
film's best performance.
It was moving at times... but with those songs how could it not
have been?
Acid test: if you removed the sound track, what would be left?
(aren't fat people hilarious?). Little original observation or
insight. Crowbar plot devices (Duane, bluebirds). Predictable
endings. (Admittedly good) performances of trite, one dimensional characters: the heartless, slapper mum; the lowlife,
manipulative promoter; the failed comic, etc [After five minutes
I wanted to slap Brenda Blethyn wasn't this just her Secrets
and Lies character with tits?]
I'm a fan of Jane Horrocks but this is certainly not her best
film. This is was a specifically written vehicle for her singing
talents not for her acting skills. I thought McGregor gave the
film's best performance.
It was moving at times... but with those songs how could it not
have been?
Acid test: if you removed the sound track, what would be left?