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Paul Callow (Mackenzie Crook) is fed up with city life and driving trains and when two people fall under his train in as many weeks, he really has had enough! Then he hears the 'three and out' rule - three fatal accidents in a month qualifies you for early retirement with 10 years salary... lump sum! Paul suddenly sees a way of clearing his debts and escaping to a better life and all he has to do is find a willing victim. Enter down and out Tommy Cassidy (Colm Meaney) who is willing to help Paul out by being his third fatality, but not before he ties up a few loose ends with his long suffering ex-wife (Imelda Staunton) and his beautiful daughter (Gemma Arterton). Over the course of the weekend, relationships between all four are changed forever but when Monday morning arrives, Paul and Tommy are confronted with the harsh reality of the deal they struck. Surely they won t go through with it. Or will they?
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: You're a London tube driver and you've had two 'one-unders' in as many weeks. You're traumatized but completely blameless. Then you're told about the Three and Out' rule; three fatal accidents within a month and you're out of a job...but with a huge pay off! What do you do? Take trauma counselling and drive very, very carefully? Or do you seek out a victim, take the cash, pay off your debts and retire to a Scottish idyll to write your novel? ...Three and Out ( A Deal Is a Deal )
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By MarkW
Format:DVD
If I had seen this in the cinema I would probably have come away slightly underwhelmed - but viewing it as a typical British comedy drama (emphasis on the drama) I think it's really pretty good. Although perhaps light on the comedy it does have some very funny moments and the story engaged me and always kept me interested in the characters. When I read the plot synopsis I wondered if this would be too black a comedy for my tastes, but apart from the strange Frenchman (which seemed to me not to add much to the story) the plot is not as dark as I had thought. You could perhaps predict the way the story twists but I found it a dramatic and effective ending. Great performances by Colm Meaney and Imelda Staunton in particular, and a well chosen soundtrack help make the film. Set your expectations right and this might be worth a watch.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Funny and emotionally engaging - chances are good that you'll like it.
3 Oct 2012
Format:DVD
This is one of those films that I keep coming back to, although it was certainly at its best the first time I watched it. The comedy's there (not in bucket-loads, but plenty enough), but I also found it very moving. It's perhaps not entirely realistic at all points, but that doesn't stop it being a very good little film.
I would certainly recommend it, and reckon it's far more deserving of your attention than the average flick.
I would certainly recommend it, and reckon it's far more deserving of your attention than the average flick.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By T. BROOKES
Format:DVD
A great unsung small British film. A super little cast deliver a super little idea. It is a nice easy watch, laced with humour and effortless playfulness. Yes it is silly and goofy, but it is a good find for Brit film fans.
A train driver suffers 2 suicides in a week. He realises a third death and he can retire on a loophole pay-out, all he needs is a third train death. He stumbles across a suicidal man and the pair strike a deal. But, will they go through with it?
The film stars MacKenzie Crook (Office and Pirates) and Colm Meaney, co-starring Gemma Arteton, and also has a cameo from Kerry Katona.
Arteton fans will be glad to see glimpses of her naked, even if with MacKenzie Crook. There is also a lot of swearing too.
A train driver suffers 2 suicides in a week. He realises a third death and he can retire on a loophole pay-out, all he needs is a third train death. He stumbles across a suicidal man and the pair strike a deal. But, will they go through with it?
The film stars MacKenzie Crook (Office and Pirates) and Colm Meaney, co-starring Gemma Arteton, and also has a cameo from Kerry Katona.
Arteton fans will be glad to see glimpses of her naked, even if with MacKenzie Crook. There is also a lot of swearing too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Entertaining film unfairly treated
This is a good film of the clever British style but it was forced out of general release in the U.K. because the premiere was picketed by tube drivers. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Hazel Hollander
3.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable comedy, more profound than it looks!
I thought this was an interesting comedy, and much more serious towards the end that I thought. I am not really a fan of Mackenzie Crook, but he was watchable in this, and Colm... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2011 by Louise Roberts
4.0 out of 5 stars
Much better than the negative reviews say
I enjoyed this gritty film with its 'laugh out loud' moments and its dark humour, plus its lively music score. Read more
Published on 25 Dec 2010 by AByer
3.0 out of 5 stars
All-right
Typical British movie, nice story line but lacks a totally gripping plot. Worth watching once, debatable if twice.
Published on 9 Nov 2010 by ATB910
5.0 out of 5 stars
Happiness from sadness
I loved this lil movie.It had me laughing and crying and I was still thinking about it then next day.
Published on 14 July 2010 by The Magpie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic sound track from Exeter's N.U.M.B
There is a fanastic soundtrack (Night time) on this film by Exeter's N.U.M.B. (Never underestimate Musical belief)This band really are the top dog!
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Published on 27 Dec 2009 by Guernsey Buyer
1.0 out of 5 stars
Mind the gap (between entertainment & bad taste)
When I first saw this film I was delighted; at last, here was a "comedy" worse than Cannon & Ball's "Boys in Blue". Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2009 by Uncle Lol
4.0 out of 5 stars
tree and out
was better than i thought it would be, as the story progresses the more you had to watch it, thoroughly enjoable
Published on 7 April 2009 by paul jones
4.0 out of 5 stars
Three and Out - A Good Film
Meet A Train Driver
He kills 2 people with his train
Meet His 2 work mates
They tell him that as he as killed 2 people already, that if he kills another one within... Read more
He kills 2 people with his train
Meet His 2 work mates
They tell him that as he as killed 2 people already, that if he kills another one within... Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2009 by Annie Sunshine
1.0 out of 5 stars
Twaddle.
This is possibly the worst film I have seen in a few years. McKenzie Crook is dull, the story is stupid and unbelievable. Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2008 by Mr. Pp Lindsey
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