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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
By Karvala
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At first glance, it may be tempting to dismiss this as a small ensemble-drama-by-numbers. The director Michael Winner is immensely unfashionable amongst movie goers, and that alone is enough to put many people off; others who are aware of the director's reputation may certainly find an ostensible lack of subtly in keeping with his reptuation. But don't be fooled; this is a masterpiece in miniature, and contains nuance a plenty for the observant viewer. The cast is splendid; Jeremy Irons displaying a charming British naivety to perfection, Anthony Hopkins hamming up his Welsh roots, Prunella Scales displaying an unusual vulnerability, Jenny Seagrove revelling in a seductive turn, Richard Briers with a masterfully understated pathos, and that's not even mentioning half of them. The movie may not appeal to everyone; it's overt cosiness, from the setting (small community theatre in small pretty seaside town) to the lighting (an omnipresent soft warm glow) will irritate some people, but if you can embrace that, then you will adore this. It certainly stands up to the test of repeated viewing, and it will remain in the back of your mind long after you've finished watching it.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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A Chorus Of Disapproval [1988) [DVD] [2007] Top class cast but Antony Hopkins shines. Featured players add their own special talents to this rather frothy movie. Those expecting to see Jeremy Irons in a somewhet dramatic role will be very surprised as his comedic talents are very obvious and he makes a good fist of the role. Among the supporting roles Jenny Seagrove is very much out of character in this comedy for those used to her performance in the Judge John Deed TV series. The rest of the cast perform their roles with enthusiam as part of the ensemble group. I could not help comparing this movie with the Christopher Reeve one "Noises Off', which in my opinion was far superior. Nevertheless for anyone wanting to see Hopking, Irons & seagrove in comedic roles together with actors used to comedy such as Scales, Kensit and Briers this is certainly a movie to watch.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This is a shining example of the kind of play which British writers excelled at in the 1970's and 80's. This is a filmed version of a stage play and one can see the scenes and the set pieces, but for all that it is a delightful gem featuring some of the best of British theatre.
The cast for a start is simply first class - Hopkins, Briars, Scales and Irons among a select group. they interact brilliantly, pulling off a tour de force which is at times very funny and at others deeply sad.
If you like these very British essays on the way we really live in this country with our silly class divisions and neuroses, then you will appreciate this charming and delightful film.
The cast for a start is simply first class - Hopkins, Briars, Scales and Irons among a select group. they interact brilliantly, pulling off a tour de force which is at times very funny and at others deeply sad.
If you like these very British essays on the way we really live in this country with our silly class divisions and neuroses, then you will appreciate this charming and delightful film.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Tedious rubbish
It's difficult to find twenty words to describe this film. A Ray Cooney farce without the doors? A film more amateurish than the amateurs it purports to send up? Read more
Published 1 month ago by J. G. Kingham
4.0 out of 5 stars
good Christmas viewing
was slightly disappointing as did not quite live up to our memory of seeing this film many years ago, but still well worth watching and Anthony Hopkins gives a beautiful... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mrs. A. M. Jones
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disaster!
Alas, despite being part written by the author this filmed version is a total disaster.
None of the humour, pathos or passion come over, the pace is leaden, not helped by an... Read more
None of the humour, pathos or passion come over, the pace is leaden, not helped by an... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Christopher R. Cherry
1.0 out of 5 stars
hasn't arrived and I've paid extra for the next day service!!!!!
hasn't arrived and I've paid extra for the next day service!!!!!
Raging!!!
Rip off service - and won't be using again
Raging!!!
Rip off service - and won't be using again
Published 12 months ago by N. Phillips
1.0 out of 5 stars
How to ruin Alan Ayckbourn!
Although this movie has a sceenplay by Alan Ayckbourn(AND Michael Winner) it is a sad reflection of the stage play. Read more
Published 20 months ago by SeaSideSam
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Chorus of Disapproval
Excellent film set in Scarborough with loads of famous Actors what a refreshing change to watch a British Local Film a nice break from the continous American stuff.
Published on 9 Feb 2011 by Mr A Hargreaves
1.0 out of 5 stars
What a complete waste of 95 minutes of my life!
As a faithful fan of Jeremy Irons and Anthony Hopkins, and believing in the average 3-1/2 stars given by previous reviewers, I bought this DVD and have just watched it with my... Read more
Published on 16 Aug 2009 by George Sands
5.0 out of 5 stars
Delightful movie. Jeremy Irons and Anthony Hopkins are a great team.
It's so nice to see serious actors like Jeremy Irons and Anthony Hopkins doing comedy. They do a great job of playing off each other - which shows the depth of their talent. Read more
Published on 4 July 2009 by Francine Fazzare
4.0 out of 5 stars
loved it all
although many give poor reviews for this I just loved it, funny,sad moving with some great performances by British actors, Jeromy Irons practicing his part as crook finger Jack,... Read more
Published on 30 May 2009 by M. watts
4.0 out of 5 stars
great entertainment
very enjoyable film... great character representations... anthony hopkins provides a very real and powerful performance.
Published on 22 Mar 2009 by J. Kargi
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