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Heart-warming comedy-drama from director Richard E. Grant. In Swaziland in 1969, the British ex-pat community is thrown into turmoil by the impending arrival of Independence, signalling the end of their pampered decadent lifestyles. Meanwhile, Ralph Compton (Zac Fox/Nicholas Holt) is stuck in the middle of a messy divorce. His father's re-marriage to a brash ex-airhostess and Ralph's lead role in a production of Camelot take centre stage.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By J Harris
I wasn't sure this film would be up to much more than a very good English drama and I was very pleasantly surprised. I really became involved from the opening scene and by the end felt like I knew the characters personally. Thanks to the subtle qualities of this film, watching this film is much like reading a really really good book.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By JR
I thought this film was the most absorbing, sad and funny film I have watched for a long long time - very sensitively done and portraying family life in the "raw" ... full of emotion and a flash back to a time when life was lived in such a simple behind doors way - a reminder of part of a history which must never be allowed to happen ever again. A marvelous first film produced by the multi-talented and fabulous Richard E Grant. A must-see film for all Richard's many fans plus everyone else of course. Great acting by all the actors involved and all expertly directed by Richard. If you read the Wah Wah diaries you will see how 6 years of Richard's life was taken up in the making of it. Joan R
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By lorenzo
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I caught a viewing of this film on television and was totally enraptured by it. It is an semi-autobiographical account of Richard E Grants childhood in Africa and it is a magical beautiful film.
I have to reiterate, I loved this film. It was written and directed by Richard E Grant and is a masterly film directing debut. Buy it, watch it, please, please read the book!! Then see the film again. Really worth at least a second viewing.
I have to reiterate, I loved this film. It was written and directed by Richard E Grant and is a masterly film directing debut. Buy it, watch it, please, please read the book!! Then see the film again. Really worth at least a second viewing.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing.
As a great fan of Emily Watson I found the plot (such as it was) of this film a little too 'light' for her level of talent.
Published 1 month ago by margole
5.0 out of 5 stars
ok
ok the product suited my needs at the time - this review is by the purchase David Ploss 18 February 2013
Published 3 months ago by David Ploss
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wah Wah DVD
I received this item from the sellers in good time, and had no problems with them. I thoroughly enjoyed the humour and true to life story contained in the film. Jean McDonald
Published 8 months ago by Jeannie Mac
4.0 out of 5 stars
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After reviewing many films I've lost adjectives. This movie is about family chaos settled in South Africa. Appreciable Rechard E.Grant (Withnail and I) personal story revealed. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mag
4.0 out of 5 stars
A lovely film
This is the story of a young boy growing up in a changing world, with a father who drank heavily in private, and colonial Africa, which has now gone for ever. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Gentle Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Brirish film
Excellent British film with great performances from all of the leads, including the wonderful Julie Waters and Celia Imrie. Read more
Published 23 months ago by pj
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hope to see more movies directed by Richard E Grant
With this first movie as a director, british actor Richard E.Grant presents to us a biopic on his own childhood memories in Swatziland, at the time the british crown decided to... Read more
Published on 23 Aug 2010 by Omnes
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wah Wah
Amazing film, showing the early life of Richard E Grant. Beautifully filmed and directed. A must see in my eyes.
Read the Wah Wah Diaries.
Read the Wah Wah Diaries.
Published on 20 Mar 2010 by K. Back
3.0 out of 5 stars
disapointing
I looked forward to this dvd as i had enjoyed richard e grants work, and purchased this dvd on the strenght of this. Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2009 by max
2.0 out of 5 stars
Upsetting but Well Acted
I have to say that this was a good little film as far as the cast is concerned. It's really interesting to see how Nicholas Hoult has aged and matured since About A Boy(2002) Emily... Read more
Published on 5 Jun 2007 by P. J. Aspel
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