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The Martins is a very dark, but also very funny tale of the urban underclass in modern Britain. Lee Evans is Robert Martin, an unemployed dreamer who tries to provide for his family the only way he knows how--by entering every competition he can. When the prize of a holiday is snatched away from him he embarks on a Falling Down-style wave of retribution, first on the local newspaper, then his son's school and finally the middle-class suburban couple who have "stolen" his prize. As he's shown in films such as Funny Bones and There's Something About Mary, Evans is an accomplished actor as well as a physical comedian, but the real revelation here is Kathy Burke, who imbues her character with a warm emotion and pathos as well as exhibiting the deftness of comic touch that we have come to expect from her. The simple but effective plot loses its way on a couple of occasions, but where the film really succeeds is in giving depth to a collection of characters who, while they may appear quite repulsive on the surface, are in reality just as human as the rest of us. Although it's worlds away from glib Hollywood feel-good comedy, in the end The Martins does suggest that a little glimmer of hope can go a long way, something that makes this particular film all the more endearing. --Phil Udell
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Cast/Crew Interview(s), Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: A man who wants to give his family the good things in life decides to start stealing them in this dark comedy from England. Robert Martin (Lee Evans) is a working-class loser -- or at least he might be working-class if he had a job -- who is obsessed with entering contests, certain a big prize will finally make its way to him. Robert has entered a sweepstakes hoping to win an all-expenses-paid vacation on the Isle of Man, and when a well-off couple (Barbara Leigh-Hunt and Frank Finlay) are declared the winners, Robert concludes he deserves the prize far more than they do, and decides to simply take it away from them. Martin packs up his long-suffering wife, Angie (Kathy Burke); his strident mother-in-law (Linda Bassett); his 14-year-old daughter, Katie (Terri Dumont), who happens to be pregnant; and his surprisingly well-adjusted eight-year-old son, Little Bob (Eric Byrne), and they head off for the nightmare vacation of a lifetime. Ray Winstone and Mark Strong also appear in the supporting cast. ...The Martins (2001)
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I bought The Martins purely because I'd nearly laughed myself to death recently while watching all three series of Gimme Gimme Gimme. Kathy Burke has already proven what a powerful and capable actor she is - and in The Martins she is in top form (as are all of the cast).
I have never seen a film with more intense dramatic engagement between the characters, but that's balanced by ample humour, genuine compassion and love. It's a hard, but ultimately rewarding and memorable ride.
Fantastic camera work, scenery and very impressive sound design. Certainly worthy of the descriptive "brilliant".
I have never seen a film with more intense dramatic engagement between the characters, but that's balanced by ample humour, genuine compassion and love. It's a hard, but ultimately rewarding and memorable ride.
Fantastic camera work, scenery and very impressive sound design. Certainly worthy of the descriptive "brilliant".
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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This film is a must for everyone. I enjoy Lee Evans' stand up, but was a little sceptical about how he would appear on the big screen. He was an absolute revelation, brilliantly acted and his timing is pure perfection.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film is a must for everyone. I enjoy Lee Evans' stand up, but was a little sceptical about how he would appear on the big screen. He was an absolute revelation, brilliantly acted and his timing is pure perfection.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
LAUGHING ALL THE WAY THROUGH
One of Lee Evans earlier films. Great. Has a very good supprting well known cast, type of funny film that can be watched over and over. Very good price. Read more
Published 6 months ago by angel gabriel
Disappointing
I bought this for my son who is a follower of Lee Evans and have just recently seen him live, brilliant and fantastic. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Evie
brilliant, bitter sweet tale
This story was sad and funny at the same time and brilliantly acted by top actors. Hilarious story line with such sad moments. really enjoyed it.
Published 8 months ago by ambrettagold
Amazing movie
Very funny, great acting, Lee Evans funnest guy and I'd watch it again and again.
Published 19 months ago by caz
fantastic film (it's the place i love the most)
i would recomend this film for the teens because if you were a kid in hatfield and then moved away you would be able to come back to the place in the film. Read more
Published 23 months ago by sonicwalter
Must See!
I love this film its fab...Lee Evans is so funny and Kathy Burke OMG everything she does is cool...Gimme Gimme Gimme, Kevin and Perry Go Large I love them all :D
Published on 20 Feb 2010 by S. Williams
"The Martins" or "The Martyns"?
I recall going to see this movie when it came out in 2001.
I had time to waste and decided to waste it on this film. Read more
I had time to waste and decided to waste it on this film. Read more
Published on 28 May 2004
absolutely hilarious!
this video is fab! lee evans is hilarious in this! kathy burke is a great actress! it's a fab dark comedy with side splitting consequences! Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2002 by J Cattermole
Fantastic
The first attempt at cinema by the talented Tony Grounds - a BAFTA nominated writer for Birth Marriages and Deaths. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2002
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