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Amazon.co.uk Review
Purely Belter is a humorous but poignant drama from Film Four starring Chris Beattie and Greg McLane as two Newcastle teenagers who embark on a series of money-raising schemes in a desperate attempt to raise the necessary funds to buy Newcastle United season tickets. The whole story positively crunches with Northern grit and the ghost of Ken Loach clomps away in the background throughout the film, but acclaimed writer/director Mark Herman (Brassed Off, Little Voice) sets a fine balance between character and situation which is strong enough to carry the story despite its reliance on stereotypes. The humour ranges from the superbly under-stated (the fire-eating scene is a classic) to the rather nasty (the occasion which sees the two main protagonists demanding money from a woman for "looking after" her car is about as funny as a rape scene), but it all ends in a more upbeat fashion than Jonathan Tulloch's novel The Season Ticket on which the film is based. --Roger Thomas
DVD Description
Gerry and Sewell are broke. Gerry’s still at school and Sewell is unemployed. They both wish for better things in life. Owning two season tickets to their beloved football club is their biggest dream of all. The tickets cost £1000--they’re £1000 short. But they are nothing if not recourceful, and they set themselves a mission to raise the cash. While they think up increasingly outlandish money making schemes--from selling junk to shoplifting and the odd bit of housebreaking--real life begins to interfere with the pair’s final scam going hilariously awry landing them in jail, only to discover that their punishment gets them exactly where they want to be.
Extras
• Director's Commentary
• Theatrical Trailer
• On Location
• Audio Description for the Visually Impaired
• Cast & Crew Interviews
• Featurette
• TV Spots
Extras
• Director's Commentary
• Theatrical Trailer
• On Location
• Audio Description for the Visually Impaired
• Cast & Crew Interviews
• Featurette
• TV Spots
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I watched this film at University in early 2000, I had lived away in Lincoln for 6 months, first time away from the north east of england. This film captured for me the attraction of the streets of Newcastle, and the fact that it included lots of landmarks and captures quite well the spirit of the city. Now that I am back working in the city, I can understand the reason I came back when I watch this film.
Set in Newcastle, the two actors brilliantly portray two down and outs who's only wish in life is to earn enough cash to buy a season ticket to watch Newcastle United play. They duck and dive, like many a local lad I'm sure, and they experience the ups and downs of life struggling in the city. Many good actors are in this film, which humourously shows off the not-so-high life common in Newcastle and many other cities. There are many important issues dealt with in the film, making this more than a comedy about two louts.
Very funny and very touching in places, this is definately a film in the 'Full Monty' mould that captures the heart of the city very well. St. James's Park, Whitley Ice Rink, the Angel of the North are all used to show off the good points of the city.
Well worth watching, a nice addition to any DVD collection, I'm surprised it did not fair better at the cinema!
Set in Newcastle, the two actors brilliantly portray two down and outs who's only wish in life is to earn enough cash to buy a season ticket to watch Newcastle United play. They duck and dive, like many a local lad I'm sure, and they experience the ups and downs of life struggling in the city. Many good actors are in this film, which humourously shows off the not-so-high life common in Newcastle and many other cities. There are many important issues dealt with in the film, making this more than a comedy about two louts.
Very funny and very touching in places, this is definately a film in the 'Full Monty' mould that captures the heart of the city very well. St. James's Park, Whitley Ice Rink, the Angel of the North are all used to show off the good points of the city.
Well worth watching, a nice addition to any DVD collection, I'm surprised it did not fair better at the cinema!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A brilliant film! It is so cleverly made, really true to life. Set in Newcastle with two mad footy supporters, who will do anything to get to see the boys play! Two brilliant lads take the lead part. Very funny and also very sad in places, a must see!!
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A classic heart rendering film with very good acting and very funny. I lost my original copy several years ago and was delighted to be able to purchase it again at such a good price with very prompt delivery
Most Recent Customer Reviews
No idea - it was a present
It was bought as a present for my stepson, as I heard him mention it. I have no idea how good, or bad, this video is - Sorry!
Published 3 months ago by Mr. J. R. Cairns
A blast from the past
I watched this film years ago and loved it, have just watched it again and love it even more. A lovely story well told.
Published 6 months ago by Tretop
Can't give this enough stars!
every Geordie should own this film!
it's a good film as a stand alone and southeners could watch it, but you'd have to be northern to really appreciate it in detail,... Read more
it's a good film as a stand alone and southeners could watch it, but you'd have to be northern to really appreciate it in detail,... Read more
Published 8 months ago by Miss E. Chambers
Tells it like it is
Great storyline packed with loads of gritty Northern humour thats both funny and touching. Strong underlying messages about the social deprivation which is experienced by so many... Read more
Published 12 months ago by kiwichick
Purely Belter
Delightful, quirky movie done on a low budget as befits the subject matter. It doesn't gloss over the harsh realities, but presents them with humour and empathy. Read more
Published 12 months ago by G. Robinson
purely belter
funny film about 2 Geordie lads trying to get season tickets for "toon", shows harsh family life as well as the humour of the story. well worth a watch
Published 24 months ago by P. J. Robertson
Not bad at all!
It's always hard summing up English films. I mean, how seriously can you take them these days? Their are few that stand out as being unique, unless you count the likes of 'The Full... Read more
Published on 7 April 2008 by Tom Cat
A great little British movie
I rented this film and now wish I'd bought it. We both really enjoyed it. To give you some idea, when someone announces that her baby is call Shearer, they are met with the reply,... Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2003 by T. Jinkerson
My review of Purely Belter
I am a member of a film club run by my local school. As part of our programme of films we are currently watching and analysing Purely Belter which was chosen by our Film Club... Read more
Published on 12 Jun 2003 by Zara Rippington
The name says it all =)
Purely Belter is a great film.
When I went to see this at the local Cinema, we couldn't stop laughing! But that's because I am from the North-East. Read more
Published on 1 May 2001
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