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An ordinary family are accused of murder when a stranger dies at their dinner table.
Two-time BAFTA winner Chris Langham (Help, The Thick of It) stars as bumbling father Tom Thompson and inimitable British comedian Simon Amstell (Never Mind the Buzzcocks) makes his film debut as a sinister psychotherapist.
Combining the quietly surreal with the beautifully mundane, this award-winning comedy tells the hilarious and heart breaking story of how The Thompsons became known as the 'Family of Killers'.
Black Pond is nominated for Outstanding Debut at BAFTA.
Special Features:
- 30 minute bonus film 'Cockroach' by Will Sharpe and Tom Kingsley
- Deleted scenes
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Deleted Scenes, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Short Film, SYNOPSIS: An ordinary family are accused of murder when a stranger dies at their dinner table. Two-time BAFTA winner Chris Langham (Help, The Thick of It) stars as bumbling father Tom Thompson and inimitable British comedian Simon Amstell (Never Mind the Buzzcocks) makes his film debut as a sinister psychotherapist. Combining the quietly surreal with the beautifully mundane, this award-winning comedy tells the hilarious and heart breaking story of how The Thompsons became known as the 'Family of Killers'. Black Pond was nominated for Outstanding Debut at BAFTA. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, British Independent Film Awards, ...Black Pond
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By K. Farnhill
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Rarely will I criticise somebody so vehemently but the 1 star individual both fails comprehending film as much as they fail at English. Quite embarrassing. This is such a thought provoking film, during and after. All I can say is watch it. Simple as that. It has become a member of my exclusive club of movies of which I will watch when I need inspiration or just downright entertainment.
12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Whilst many movies were awarded this title, somewhat arbitrarily you could argue, I genuinely endorse Black Pond as the greatest cinematic release of 2011. The film centres around Tom Thompson (Chris Langham) and his family who are being hounded by the press, following accusations of murder. The presentation format combines interviews with the family, 'flashbacks' to events in the story and set pieces showing how the characters try to cope with the media exposure, such as the scenes with Simon Amstell as the psychotherapist.
Black Pond is both hilariously funny and astoundingly tragic and, unlike many of the other 'greats' of 2011, it delivers this through a combination of a cleverly written script and fantastically nuanced acting.
For me, the highlight of the film comes in the form of an incredibly moving speach given by Blake (Colin Hurley) towards the climax.
Dear God, for the love of cinema - watch this film!
Black Pond is both hilariously funny and astoundingly tragic and, unlike many of the other 'greats' of 2011, it delivers this through a combination of a cleverly written script and fantastically nuanced acting.
For me, the highlight of the film comes in the form of an incredibly moving speach given by Blake (Colin Hurley) towards the climax.
Dear God, for the love of cinema - watch this film!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Hmm
Format:DVD
An outstanding film, Chris Langham as usual showing that he is a genius when it comes to making people laugh " in that different way ".
I am going to watch it again NOW
I am going to watch it again NOW
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable quirky comedy with lovely performances.
I ordered this in Australia and it arrived fast. I read about the film on line and wanted to see it. I loved the acting as I had hoped. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Angie lyndon
3.0 out of 5 stars
A walk on the mild side again.
Anyone looking at the majority of existing reviews might assume that this film is a really rather fine comedy. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Richard
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mad Bloke, Liar of a Shrink, a Dark Pond and a Three Legged Dog that's...
Tom Thompson played by the very talented, Chris Langham meets a 'funny' bloke whilst out walking his three legged dog, which is not called tripod, but `Boy'. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Tommy D
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding debut
I began watching this with fairly low expectations, having had some poor experiences recently with low budget, high hype films. Read more
Published 10 months ago by John Beresford
3.0 out of 5 stars
You were in love and I was too; and that, my dear, will have to do.
I've just finished watching this film, and - it's one of those films that make me scratch my head and wonder "what on earth was THAT all about?". Read more
Published 12 months ago by L. Hennessy
3.0 out of 5 stars
Good film
Pros:
The script is brilliant. Totally 5-star.
Cons:
I did not like the dream sequence at all, it ruined the flow of the movie for me. Read more
The script is brilliant. Totally 5-star.
Cons:
I did not like the dream sequence at all, it ruined the flow of the movie for me. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Gordon Johnston
1.0 out of 5 stars
rubbish
this is by far the most pointless film i,ve ever seen the pace is non existent its been on fifteen minutes and taken my wife and i nowhere chris langham isn,t acting just mumbling... Read more
Published 13 months ago by blackcat12
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exceptionally good debut
Will Sharpe and Tom Kinglsey have made a brilliant debut on a very tight budget. Chris Langham's performance in particular is outstanding. Read more
Published 13 months ago by The Loneliest Monk
5.0 out of 5 stars
Five Stars
This film deserves a huge DVD success. I have a feeling it will be a cult hit. Langham is on top form. Watch it! Watch it! Watch it! Watch it! You'll be so glad you did.
Published 13 months ago by TurdOfTurdHall
5.0 out of 5 stars
A miniature masterpiece
I have seen this film several times now and each time there is some new facet which catches the imagination. Very funny yet very moving. Well worth seeing. Read more
Published 13 months ago by saki
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