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Felix Happer, presidente di una potente Società petrolifera del Texas, ha deciso di installare un colossale terminale per la raffinazione del greggio su un lembo delle coste scozzesi. Uomo ricco a dismisura, ma appassionato di astrologia, invia a Farness un giovane suo funzionario, con l'incarico di procedere ai contratti di acquisto dei terreni con gli abitanti del paesino e di restare, quindi, in stretto contatto con lui, dandogli notizie anche su ciò che andrà a vedere nella volta celeste (a quanto risulta ad Happer, le costellazioni sono favorevoli). Mac Intyre - dunque - parte, prende visione in Inghilterra del perfetto plastico predisposto dai tecnici della Società, incontra "in loco" Marina, una giovane ed esperta subacquea, anch'essa della Compagnia, specialista in fauna e flora sottomarina e, accompagnato da un altro giovane collega inglese, arriva a Farness. Le trattative cominciano, tutti gli abitanti sono favorevoli a vendere i propri terreni e intanto, nella breve attesa riconnessa con i necessari adempimenti, Mac Intyre (forse anche perché scozzese di origine) rimane sempre più sedotto dalla bellezza dei luoghi, dalla limpidezza del mare e dalla cordiale semplicità degli abitanti. Farness è un posto molto strano per lui, avvezzo alla vita di Houston, frenetica, ma di orizzonti ben limitati per un giovane dirigente che sembra respirare aria pura per la prima volta. Gli incontri sono interessanti (arriva anche un peschereccio sovietico) e Marina, in tuta subacquea, funge pure da sirena (ammiratissima dall'amico inglese) emergendo con conchiglie e coralli. Felix Happer, presidente di una potente Società petrolifera del Texas, ha deciso di installare un colossale terminale per la raffinazione del...
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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
By "padpeg"
Format:DVD
This film is gorgeous. If you want to roar with laughter it might not be your cup of tea, but it's a real giggle right the way through and actually gets funnier with repeat viewing as you begin to notice all the little quirky moments.
If you remember the red telephone box, watching the American, Mac, trying to make a transatlantic call with a fist full of ten pence pieces will amuse. It's gentle observational comedy of the highest order, interspersed with moments of pure slapstick.
Well worth a watch, even if at times it seems a bit dated.
78 of 81 people found the following review helpful
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Now and again there comes a film that leaps into your heart, a film to take to your desert island and a film that becomes a life long friend. Local Hero is one such film. It's an unashamedly, brilliantly British comedy following in the footsteps of the Ealing Comedies, yet like the Ladykillers etc still has universal appeal. It's the tale of loneliness, of wanting to belong somewhere and finding that place. It looks magnificent (the Scottish scenery will have you on the next train to the Highlands) and it sounds... oh the music!!!! A glorious score and what an ending. If your not smiling back the tears as Mark Knopfler's guitar sweeps you into the end credits then some thing's wrong.
Films don't get much better than this.
Films don't get much better than this.
48 of 50 people found the following review helpful
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I will be the fist to admit that not every one is going to "get" this film - nor does it leave you rolling in the aisles. But for me personnally, this is an absolute gem of a movie! The music is wonderful - including Mark Knopler and Gerry Rafferty, the scenery truly beautiful and the cast superb - even if the talents of John Gordon Sinclair are slightly wasted. I have watched this movie numerous times and never tire of this. This is one of my favourite movies! If you enjoy subtle warm comedies - you will love this movie! Make sure when you buy this you also buy a good single malt to go with it - a perfect companion!
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What a fab film
This just is Scotland and the culture ........ Such an enjoyable film :D I Loved it , and just a good film
Published 14 days ago by Anthea Smith
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Upbeat fish-out-of-water tale
Is a fine variation on the tradition of British nostalgia films. Some corporation / government agency / rich American / modern capitalist wants to change a traditional way of life... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Lord Anon
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Memory Lane
Great to have this superb movie on DVD,
Mark Knopfler music a sensation, a genuine trip down memory lane.
Brilliant
Mark Knopfler music a sensation, a genuine trip down memory lane.
Brilliant
Published 24 days ago by Mr. J. Bamforth
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Oh how I long for the British coastline!
Ok, Scottish then. Living in the centre of Europe as I do, it's a long way to the nearest coastline, and that's partly the reason I bought this magical, mystical movie, to remind... Read more
Published 28 days ago by D.K. Janotta
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Why is it so good?
I watch this film over and over again and still can't work out why it has me so hooked. It goes beyond the great performances, the stunning locations and the, by turns, hilarious... Read more
Published 28 days ago by Steve Turner
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Local Hero.
This surely is Forsyth's finest work.The story line is clever and witty.The acting is superb and you cannot help but warm to these characters. Read more
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Local hero DVD
I have been unable to view this DVD as I cannot get rid of the Thai subtitles which cut across the screen. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. Emelie M. L. Buckner
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A gentle and warm character driven comedy
Whilst the fish-out-of-water scenario has been a rich source of humour for cinema since its inception, Local Hero still manages to find laughs in Peter Riegert's texan oil man,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Thomas Blount
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Great Movie
I loved the movie, the scenery was superb and the Mark Knopler theme running through it made it very special. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Michaela M. Wilson
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Wonderfull feelgood movie.
Bought this to replace the videotape. Need to have it in our collection. Great cast, great acting. Can't recommend it enough, its a classic
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