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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (2.35:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Wolverhampton, 1967: nine year old Nigel Slater loves his mother though she is a hopeless cook, her finest offering being toast whilst he has great culinary aspirations. When she dies of asthma Nigel is left with a distant father but worse is to come when the 'common' Mrs. Joan Potter arrives as the Slaters' cleaner. Nigel fears, rightly, that her aim is to be the next Mrs. Slater and soon he has a new stepmother and is whisked away to the country. Joan is, however, a superb cook but this only makes for rivalry as Nigel, the only boy in his cookery class at secondary school, competes with her to find the way to his father's heart. A weekend job in a pub kitchen introduces Nigel to an older boy,another great cook and gay like himself, who gives him the confidence and inspiration to leave home after his father's death and head for the hotel kitchens of London. ...Toast
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23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A beautiful piece of film indugence. From its warm, retro soundtrack, supplied courtesy of Dusty Springfield's songbook, to its technicolour perfection, this is a beautiful, lovingly shot adaptation of Nigel Slater's early years.
The casting is spot-on, and the whole has an intelligent feel to it. Without giving the game away, there is some very clever camera imagery at work when Mrs Potter is busy scrubbing, hoovering and polishing her way into the Slater household.
Feel-good viewing, with some heart-wretching moments (but then, that's life, isn't it?), the whole has a the feel of one of those perfect summer days from long ago - with a lemon meringue pie cooling in the kitchen, of course! Watch, and allow yourself to be indulged.
The casting is spot-on, and the whole has an intelligent feel to it. Without giving the game away, there is some very clever camera imagery at work when Mrs Potter is busy scrubbing, hoovering and polishing her way into the Slater household.
Feel-good viewing, with some heart-wretching moments (but then, that's life, isn't it?), the whole has a the feel of one of those perfect summer days from long ago - with a lemon meringue pie cooling in the kitchen, of course! Watch, and allow yourself to be indulged.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
At first i wasn't sure about this film as i only ever knew a little of the writer and cook Nigel Slater from what i had seen on the T.V. I was hooked! What an amazing film it is and so honest and openly written that i bought the DVD as soon as it was available! Wonderful storylines, wonderful acting and a lovely suprise at the end.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I must admit that I had never heard of Nigel Slater before I watched this, however after seeing this I want to read the book this is based on. The story of Nigel's young life is a wonderful and capturing story of heartache, loss, and truimph. The story is set against the mentality of 1960's surburbia and in one half the relationship with his mother (Victoria Hamilton) and in the second half his relationship with Helena Bonham Carter. It is a great DVD to watch if you like the BBC four type drama and is reminiscent of "Enid" also starring Helana Bonham Carter. If you like Lark rise to Candleford it is a must as half the cast has been in Larkrise too. A wonderful coming of age drama which any thirty something will heartily appreciate and enjoy.
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toast
wow this dvd is the best one i have got yet i can't stop watching it thanks you for the dvd
Published 2 months ago by jemma
Wooden
This film reminded me of American dross, where the makers insult the intelligence of the audience. Just as in American films where the villain is usually unshaven, (don't want to... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Alan Townson
AS BORING AS THE MAN HIMSELF
This drama is adapted from Nigel Slater's autobiography. It is quite frankly dire.
It moves at such a slow and laboured pace. Read more
It moves at such a slow and laboured pace. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Vince W
Toast dvd
We really enjoyed this dvd as it was set in the 1960's and brought back lots of memories. It covered a big part of Nigel's life although I have to say the book gives a lot more... Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. A. Pollard
Quite excellent
A quite excellent film. Well filmed, excellent cast, beautiful lighting, superb locations, great story. Read more
Published 4 months ago by David Neale
First Class Film
It's a great story and really well acted and produced, quite a sad tale but fascinating insight into Nigel Slater. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Andrew Baugh
Apparently it's good
This was bought as a present for my wifes (ex husbands) sister in law. She loves it and so the DVD has done it's job and made her happy. Goal achieved. Read more
Published 4 months ago by R. Higgins
Toast
Absolutely fantastic. Could not be more realistic, great sense of humour and brilliant actors. Loving to unhappy childhood with a bizarre stepmother idolised by his dad. Read more
Published 5 months ago by ali
Nigel's early start
Excellent review of this fairly reserved but very talented man's early life
Amusing and sad at the same time
Actors well chosen for the characters... Read more
Amusing and sad at the same time
Actors well chosen for the characters... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Zoe K
Excellent
Excellent film of the early life of cook (he doesn't call himself a chef, nor does he own a restaurant) Nigel Slater. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Techy & bookworm
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