- Actors: Kerry Fox, Ray Winstone, Ben Daniels, David Morrissey, Jennifer Saunders
- Directors: Kay Mellor
- Writers: Kay Mellor
- Producers: Colin Pons, Georges Benayoun, Jane Robertson, Laurie Borg, Marina Gefter
- Format: PAL, Dolby, Surround Sound, HiFi Sound, Colour
- Language English
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Vci
- VHS Release Date: 4 Feb 2002
- Run Time: 107 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004T0ZX
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 9,848 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
A 1999 romantic comedy starring Ray Winstone and Kerry Fox, Fanny and Elvis concerns Kate (Fox), a novelist who is informed by her doctor that if she wishes to become pregnant she had best hurry up. Distraught, she rushes to meet her husband but ends up ploughing her rusty old VW into the Jaguar of car dealer Dave (Winstone). They row furiously before both storming into the same pub, where they discover their respective partners are having an affair. With Kate financially embarrassed and Dave with nowhere to live, he lodges with her in lieu of payment on the damages to his car. Desperate to conceive, she seeks out the ideal sperm donor, as imagined in a running series of Wuthering Heights-type scenarios, before finding herself drawn to Dave.
It's all a little too cute. From the arresting North Yorkshire scenery to the obligatory carefree gay confidante, it feels like romantic Brit-comedy by numbers. Ray Winstone's transformation from barking, farting Sarf London geezer to soulful New Man is a bit abrupt, Jennifer Saunders is on auto-pilot as an Ab Fab-style literary agent and the ending is protracted and mawkish--a few more laughs wouldn't have gone amiss. Still, Fox carries her role very well and overall this is pleasant, if undemanding fare.--David Stubbs
The Guardian
Hilarious
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you have always thought of Ray Winston as a thug, this will change your mind! I have had a thing about him ever since watching this film! The film is on the lines of four weddings/ Nottinghill etc. I.e it is a low budget, English film that is full of wonderful humour, love & romance. Set in the North of England the story is about the chance meeting of Ray Winston & Kerry Fox. An unlikely romance eventually evolves with many misunderstandings along the way. Just a simple, charming film, which the boys as well as the girls, all seem to enjoy.It is perfect for one of those rainy days when you can light a fire and snuggle up on the sofa!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Despite generally being panned by the critics, this film has all the ingredients which make the best british comedies. Kerry Fox's character is a romantic novelist living her own dreams through her books. When her husband leaves her for Ray Winstone's wife her pain is palpable. Ray Winstone as the enforced lodger who captures her heart is, indeed, 'sex on legs'. All this plus romance, comedy and fabulous scenery. It is a favourite of mine and everyone I have watched it with - male or female.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Ray Winstone and Kerry Fox were wonderful in this emotional feel good film. I couldn't understand why the film was called Fanny and Elvis which is why I enjoyed the twist at the end. If you like a good romantic comedy that can make you laugh and cry and leave you with a smile on your face then this is the film for you. It's a film of pure unadulterated enjoyment, there's no bad language, no violence but lots pure enjoyment. I have watched this video twice and I am so pleased to be able to add it to my video collection.
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TOP XMAS FLICK
Caught this film years ago and haven't seen it on tv since - very under-rated and a hugely enjoyable xmas film
Definately worth buying for the money it costs now -... Read more
Definately worth buying for the money it costs now -... Read more
Published on 21 Dec 2009 by lola2009
fab
this film will have you laughing,crying-the lot.
its 1 of my fav.films,really funny.
the acting is fantastic,highly recommended.
its 1 of my fav.films,really funny.
the acting is fantastic,highly recommended.
Published on 19 Dec 2009 by Ms. C. Hughes
Seriously funny
I had no expectation to this movie. I bought it because Jennifer Saunders was in it.
I was pleasently surprised by it. It was warm and funny. Read more
I was pleasently surprised by it. It was warm and funny. Read more
Published on 17 Jun 2009 by Christine R. Christensen
Fanny and Elvis
I was told to watch this film ages ago...but I am an Elvis fan and somehow..have to confess the title just didn't grip me!!! Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2008 by Strudel
Who would be your hero on the moors?
I defy anyone not to like this film. It is a real little gem. I had never heard of it until a friend told me to watch it. Read more
Published on 25 May 2007 by Bezerus Bezby
I was ready to love this but...
I'm sorry. I wanted to love this film, but it's terrible! I bought it because i just moved into the house next door to where it was filmed in Hebden Bridge. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2006
My heart belongs to Ray Winstone
I have been meaning to watch this film for ages and wish I hadn't waited so long. A really touching story and although I have seen every film starring Ray Winstone this is... Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2005 by jujuberry
Fanny and Elvis
I purchased this film only because Ray Winstone was in it,
and i love it i've seen it again and again, it is a feel good film thats makes you wish you too could live in a... Read more
and i love it i've seen it again and again, it is a feel good film thats makes you wish you too could live in a... Read more
Published on 9 Dec 2005 by "suzanna8"
This Film is Wicked!
I love Ray Winstone anyway but he plays a brilliant character in this and the comedy element, though slightly cheesy, is just brilliant. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2005 by M. Austin
Again
Another gem from the Winston catologue
Published on 18 Jan 2004 by brian
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