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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A witty, if sometimes oddly coy attempt by director Terry Jones to re-create the eventful career of "luncheon voucher madam" Cynthia Payne. The wonderful Julie Walters was an ideal choice to play the role of Christine Painter, a prostitute who always has her eye on bigger and better things. Julie Walters puts in an extremley effective and enduringly fascinating performance as she displays different dimensions to her character. Walters heart was in the right place and carries the film convincingly. The fast, witty scripts race along with Walters always sparkling in every scene and is given superb support from Shirley Stelfox as Shirley and Danny Schille in the role of transvestite, Dolly. Its jolly approach almost encapsulates the naughty seaside postcard humour of the Carry On films and infact the last half hour of the film where the police begin raiding the brothel Walters is running could easily be titled Carry On Whoring. Whilst the sad aspects of prostitution is merley glossed over the film on the whole stands as an excellent comedy, packed with superb performances and fast, furious scripts. Cheerfully British!
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film reminds me so much of my adolescence and reading the stories about Madame Cyn in the daily newspapers - OK - in The Sun. Julie Walters is brilliant in this movie showing a brashness and a tenderness towards the main role. This is proven in the wonderful wedding scenes when she confesses her day job to her Dad - great comedy moments and sadness combined.
Some of the lines in this film are so quick they leave you smarting and then laughing.
The film also sits along other brilliant british movies in the 80s - Educating Rita, Letter to Breshnev, Shirley Valentine etc but definitely one of the best.
Some of the lines in this film are so quick they leave you smarting and then laughing.
The film also sits along other brilliant british movies in the 80s - Educating Rita, Letter to Breshnev, Shirley Valentine etc but definitely one of the best.
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It's quickly apparent that Julie Walters was the perfect choice for the part of Cynthia Payne, the girl-next-door prostitute who might actually be the girl next door. Having been immortalised as the hunchback dithering tea lady in `Acorn Antiques', it's easy to forget how naturally attractive she was in the `80s when she seemed to make a career from playing women who rise from nothing using nothing but grit and perseverance.
The film shows the grotty side of the seedy houses and exploited women - but only briefly. The film becomes a dark comedy before turning into an all out `Carry On...' style farce. But once this goes, the story around her relationship with her son and dad helps to add depth once more.
Just as it seems that Terry Jones abandoned the more poignant aspect of prostitution in favour of a cheeky romp, we get a very symbolic ending which wraps the film up nicely.
In a nutshell: A film which shows Cynthia Payne as a victim, a hero, and at times the bully. This has an 18 certificate but today this would no doubt get a 15 rating, apart from the odd pair of boobs and some mentions of sexual acts - there's nothing to particularly offend. I can't help but think that this film presents the underbelly of British life better than many other films.
The film shows the grotty side of the seedy houses and exploited women - but only briefly. The film becomes a dark comedy before turning into an all out `Carry On...' style farce. But once this goes, the story around her relationship with her son and dad helps to add depth once more.
Just as it seems that Terry Jones abandoned the more poignant aspect of prostitution in favour of a cheeky romp, we get a very symbolic ending which wraps the film up nicely.
In a nutshell: A film which shows Cynthia Payne as a victim, a hero, and at times the bully. This has an 18 certificate but today this would no doubt get a 15 rating, apart from the odd pair of boobs and some mentions of sexual acts - there's nothing to particularly offend. I can't help but think that this film presents the underbelly of British life better than many other films.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Funny as hell
This films portrays Cynthia Payne as is so well played by Julie Walters. It is Hilarious and if you have a good sense of humour you will love it.
Published 3 months ago by thirstykirsty9
Not sure about this!
I like 70s and 80s British drama (and comedy), and Julie Walters is obviously a well respected actress. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Mr. P. Fixter
Personal Services Is A Stone Killer Classic!!
..Personal Services finds Julie Waters, ably surrounded by a superb supporting cast, at the very top of Her comedic game!.. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Axxis
Hilarious
I could watch this film over and over again, another Julie Walters classic (who by now should be "Dame" Julie Walters)
What am I talking about i do watch this film over and... Read more
What am I talking about i do watch this film over and... Read more
Published 11 months ago by rabbit.1975
Mr Popazogaloo
I love this movie,and after owning it and losing it (moving house)I decided it was time to buy it again,its julie walters at her very best,okay! Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mr. P. Williams
Fab film
A great film. My original copy got damaged. Just had to have a good copy.
A bit dated especially the sound (music) but hillarious
A bit dated especially the sound (music) but hillarious
Published 18 months ago by lesleyd
Not the life story of Cynthia Payne!
This film is good adult entertainment that clearly states it is not the life story of Cynthia Payne!
It is a film of a purely adult nature. Read more
It is a film of a purely adult nature. Read more
Published 19 months ago by C. J. Lowrey
Amusing and Interesting Viewing
Very interesting take shaped round Madam Cyn.
Still am curious to find a video autobiography on the woman. But this is an amusing distraction. Read more
Still am curious to find a video autobiography on the woman. But this is an amusing distraction. Read more
Published 20 months ago by book-worm
Brilliant acting and storyline. Madame Sin will never die.
Julie Walters is wonderful in this, on a par with Educating Rita. Hilarious situations could only be carried off so well by Julie.
Published on 10 Nov 2009 by R. Manders
Personal Services DVD
I thoroughly enjoyed watching this film! What more can I say, we laughed, we laughed our rudy heads off. Read more
Published on 15 Oct 2009 by Mr. M. J. Saunders
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