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Bill Forsyth displays some of the fey quirkiness that would distinguish his later, better-known directorial efforts in 1979's THAT SINKING FEELING. The film details the misadventures of four aimless Scottish youths, who impulsively steal a shipment of stainless-steel sinks. Once they've made off with their booty, the boys have quite a time unloading it on prospective buyers.
This DVD contains the restored version of the film in which the voices have been dubbed with milder accents.
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I cannot understand how a company with the resources of 2entertain can make a fundemental mistake like this and not notice. The dubbed soundtrack (presumably) for US audiences makes a mockery of a very Scottish film. It really isn't that hard to track down a copy of the OST as it was released on VHS prior to this. Will we be reduced to importing a US copy of TSF with optional Scottish Soundtrack and widescreen option a la Gregory's Girl again ?
I'm sure if North American audiences can understand the accents in Trainspotting they should have no problem with this.
If anyone from 2e is reading this I'm happy to supply the correct soundtrack and help you save face.
I'm sure if North American audiences can understand the accents in Trainspotting they should have no problem with this.
If anyone from 2e is reading this I'm happy to supply the correct soundtrack and help you save face.
33 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If you've just stumbled upon this recent release and felt your heart leap with joy that one of your favourite Forsyth movies of all time is available on DVD... let me save you the trouble and expense. If you're positively giddy at the idea of a quiet night in enjoying this laugh-a-second classic then you'll just have to be patient. No doubt you'll have vivid memories of many scenes and relish the prospect of seeing, and hearing, them again. You may even recall the tingle of joy you got from hearing Clare Grogan say "a million and nine" in Gregory's Girl? Well if any of that rings true for you then keep your wallet in your pocket and what ever you do... don't buy this DVD until it gets reissued with the original soundtrack. It is quite simply "unwatchable". And if you're new to this and wondering what all the fuss is about... imagine watching, oh I don't know say, The Italian Job or Lock Stock... with upper class accents overdubbed. "Sounds like a laugh" you might even say? Well I wish I could! Jeez I'm gutted!
29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have waited many years for this to be released on DVD but have been sorely let down by the terrible new voiceover. The entire feeling of the film has been completely lost. I can't understand why this had to be done as the only people who want to see this movie wanted it in it's original glory - no one else is interested. Surely they can release another version with the original voices as this one is shocking and unwatchable.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
I'm an American and I want the Glaswegian soundtrack
This is a hysterically funny movie -- at least, it is with the original Glaswegian soundtrack. After what I've read about the Edinburgh-accent dubbing, I won't buy it -- and... Read more
Published 11 months ago by KvH
disappointed with dvd
am so disappointed with this dvd i turned it off within 5 mins so i just my vhs copy on instead i just hope the company that put this dvd have read all these reviews that say it... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Douglas Graham
that sinking feeling
this a great lost movie from the seventies ,filled with lots of funny scenes in it .a great movie at a good price. Read more
Published 20 months ago by kenneth
I was going to order...
Just a note for the distributor... I have an old VHS copy, and was going to order the DVD, until I saw the warnings about the soundtrack. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Duncan McKenzie
Too low for a Sinking Feeling
Had I realised this film had been redubbed for American audiences then I would have given it a wide berth. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Ian Rutherford
Who in their right minds ordered this travesty?
Note from the real Jane E Stewart: I didn't write this, and I haven't even seen the movie, original or otherwise. How amazon put this review under my name I haven't a clue. Read more
Published on 27 April 2010 by Jane E. Stewart
oh no
saw this at the ica in the early 80s, and laughed so hard the tears ran down my legs.
i've been waiting for years for this to be released on dvd. Read more
i've been waiting for years for this to be released on dvd. Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2010 by ian waddell
Nearly wasted my money!
I was just about to purchase this great film .... until I read the line "This DVD contains the restored version of the film in which the voices have been dubbed with milder... Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2010 by dampsquib
THat Sinking Feeling
I agree with all the other revies. I bought it but shouldn't. The overdubbed version which this is is grossly inferior. It looses the feel of the original. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2010 by John D. Polson
Yes! What a Sinking Feeling!
Purchased this on Pre-Order before any reviews. Have it on VHS (pirate Copy).
What a surprise to find it is "dubbed", but not into any foreign language but from Scottish into... Read more
What a surprise to find it is "dubbed", but not into any foreign language but from Scottish into... Read more
Published on 8 Jan 2010 by Iain Mcpherson
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