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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
Review
"A deeply haunting, eccentric marvel" - 4 Stars --The Guardian
"One wishes there were more abnormal British Films such as this" - 4 Stars --Evening Standard
"Chris Langham plays a blinder as the family patriarch" - 4 Stars --The Times
"One wishes there were more abnormal British Films such as this" - 4 Stars --Evening Standard
"Chris Langham plays a blinder as the family patriarch" - 4 Stars --The Times
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9 of 9 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
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
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.
The "extras" include Cockroach, the first film these directors made together, worth seeing in its own right.
The "extras" include Cockroach, the first film these directors made together, worth seeing in its own right.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I saw this film at Raindance and have been awaiting the DVD ever since. Fantastically funny and incredibly moving, the film defies typical genre categorisation and is stylistically one of the most original films I've seen in a long time. I can't wait to watch it again.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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 1 day ago by L. Hennessy
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 6 days ago by Gordon Johnston
Wonderful
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. Read more
Published 21 days ago by K. Farnhill
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 28 days ago by blackcat12
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 1 month ago by The Loneliest Monk
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 1 month ago by TurdOfTurdHall
The fabulous Black Pond
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
Published 1 month ago by Hmm
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