- Actors: Billy Connolly, Judy Davis, Colin Friels, Wendy Hughes, Bille Brown
- Directors: Mark Joffe
- Writers: Don Watson, John Clarke, John Collee, Patrick McCarville
- Producers: Ben Gannon, Brian Abel, Irene Dobson
- Language English
- Classification: 15
- Studio: 4front
- VHS Release Date: 1 Dec 2003
- Run Time: 97 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B0000SVWKO
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 12,494 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
The Man Who Sued God defies simple definition, managing to be several types of movie all at the same time. As a theological-romantic-comedy-drama, it's in a somewhat unique category all of its own. Perhaps only Billy Connolly could carry off a central role that combines slapstick with raging anger, puppy-dog disappointment and strong language delivered in his distinctive accent. These facets of performance are used and abused in a tale that feels like it really ought to be based on a true story, but isn't.
Connolly's life as a fisherman is sunk by the destruction of his boat by a bolt of lightning. The insurance company won't pay up because it falls under that age-old excuse of being an "Act of God". So Connolly decides to sue the deity. The premise raises issues about how the law and the church have apparently conspired together. But at heart the film is a simple character study, so any pondering on legal or theological implications will have to be done on your own time; the screen is occupied with family issues, underhand dealings and a maybe-maybe romance with Judy Davis. Big Yin fans at least will enjoy the Connolly's composite character. --Paul Tonks
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The Man Who Sued God is a boisterous romantic comedy about a man (Billy Connolly) who decides to sue God after his fishing boat is destroyed by lightning and his insurance company refuses to pay out, declaring it an act of God.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This for me is Billy Connolly at his best. Bad language from the start - but what else can you expect, apart from brilliant acting. An excellent,imaginative and very thought provoking storyline. A must for all Billy Connolly fanatics and a must for all doubters of insurance companies. Highly funny, certainly one of the best i've seen in a while - great entertainment.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Well, admittedly the first time I watched it I thought the film itself wasn't the most riveting film I have watched, however Billy's performance is truly mesmerizing - Billy is exactly how you would expect him to behave in everyday public.
However I have since watched the film at least 8 more times in the space of 12 weeks and each time, I still thoroughly enjoy Billy. The film itself continues to grow on me and the storyline is cracking (this coming from a legal background!).
If you like Billy, buy it. If you aren't a huge fan, then rent it before buying it. It you are in a passing phase of Billy Connolly comedy, don't buy it because it will not meet your expectations of a great film.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Billy Connolly takes his out spoken wit to film. The film is a little far fetched but makes you think it could happen and then makes you think why has it not happened yet... Let's all sue god!!! It's an easy film to watch with no twists or turns but still well worth watching. Billy's character is all you'd expect, blunt, brash and very likeable. And the rest of the cast work well together. I would stongly recommend buying this movie or at least renting it out.
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It's still worth watching
As a comedy it is well worth watching, it's crammed with subtle humour throughout; it's also enjoyable as a romance, again it's subtle, but it's steady and quite heartwarming,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Lord Anon
The Man who Sued God - How did this get under the Great Movie Radar?
Billy Connelly is brilliant in this movie - he plays a straight role although of course, he is still funny! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Caitriona Kenny
A good evening in!
A funny and intelligent film written by the delightful Billy Connolly. The pratogonist Steve Myers, played by Connolly has his beloved boat sunk by lightening. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Joe
A new slant on sailing!
This proves to be one of the most disarming films of recent years and with Billy Connolly, it more and more becomes entirely credible - everything about the whole action of the... Read more
Published 8 months ago by A. Froud
The Man Who Sued God
I found this a great movie and a must have for all Billy Connolly Fans old and young alike
Can be watch over and over for a good laugh if you feel down.
Can be watch over and over for a good laugh if you feel down.
Published 11 months ago by wombat
The Man who sued God
One of the funniest films I have watched; not a classic but it brings out the best in BC's acting abilities.
It is a pity that he had to go to Australia in order to make it!
It is a pity that he had to go to Australia in order to make it!
Published 23 months ago by AE Wheeler
The man who sued god.
Another great film at a very low price. Billy is brilliant playing a solicitor who's boat is struck by lighting and is refused a claim by his insurance company. Read more
Published on 12 April 2010 by Bloodlessprout2
Billy Connolly and Judy Davis are brilliant in this wonderful film.
It is in fact one of my favourite films in my DVD collection. The very idea of the film is intelligently brilliant. Read more
Published on 30 Jan 2010 by Isabella Balkert
verygood
I had seen this film many years ago, and we watched it on receipt, much to our delight. If you ignore the language, it brilliant.
Published on 9 Dec 2009 by J. W. Tilmouth
A disapointment!
The movie is indeed light-hearted and easy to watch but far from captivating and mostly predictive like any Hollywood movie you've ever seen. Read more
Published on 6 Sep 2009 by Yoana D. Dimitrova
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