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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, SYNOPSIS: TV comedy-drama following the troubles that beset a young couple when the man discovers that his beloved is carrying another man's baby. ...Watermelon
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
I'm a little bias as I love the actor Jamie Draven, but harmless chick flic nonetheless
20 April 2007
Format:DVD
Rom-com, typically girly movie that is lighthearted and entertaining. Shown on ITV approx 2003, so a treat to be released on DVD.
Enjoyable film about the trouble and joys of love and lust and the complications that a child can bring for a young woman who has a 'sporadic relationship with the truth'. A heartwarming tale.
My personal favourite actor Jamie Draven features as lovable and caring character, James. It's well worth a watch with family and/or friends.
Enjoyable film about the trouble and joys of love and lust and the complications that a child can bring for a young woman who has a 'sporadic relationship with the truth'. A heartwarming tale.
My personal favourite actor Jamie Draven features as lovable and caring character, James. It's well worth a watch with family and/or friends.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Well worth watching, especially if you're having a girly night in or want a quick `pick me up'/ feel good film.
13 July 2009
Format:DVD
I purchased this film for a number of different reasons, the main ones being that I have always wanted to see how good an actress Anna Friel is and also because I enjoy films made in the UK which don't have big Hollywood names in them (the fact that the rather nice Jamie Draven is in it doesn't go amiss either!).
Having not yet read the book which inspired the film I can't comment on how good an adaptation it is unlike other reviews I have read. What I can comment on however is how good it is and how well it stands on its own as a film.
I must admit that I was a little shocked when I first saw how long it is on for (the run time for it is just under one and a quarter hours) but, you have to remember that it was originally made to be shown on ITV and so wasn't going to be as long as films made for the cinema. The short amount of time does mean that, in some parts, the storyline seems a little rushed but, having said this, it does give you all the information you need as a viewer and keeps you gripped all the way through with its mix of drama and humour.
The actors are all fantastic and manage to evoke a number of different emotions from the viewer (I found myself yelling at the TV on more than one occasion for example!). The main character Claire (played by Freil) comes across as a well rounded person and, although her one-to-ones with the camera are a little annoying at first, you really get to know her better and understand what she's thinking as the film progresses.
Overall I think the film is worth watching, especially if you're having a girly night in or want a quick `pick me up'/ feel good film and I give it 5/5. (I'd happily give it a 10/5 however just for the scene in which Draven gets into the bath tub with his jeans still on!).
Having not yet read the book which inspired the film I can't comment on how good an adaptation it is unlike other reviews I have read. What I can comment on however is how good it is and how well it stands on its own as a film.
I must admit that I was a little shocked when I first saw how long it is on for (the run time for it is just under one and a quarter hours) but, you have to remember that it was originally made to be shown on ITV and so wasn't going to be as long as films made for the cinema. The short amount of time does mean that, in some parts, the storyline seems a little rushed but, having said this, it does give you all the information you need as a viewer and keeps you gripped all the way through with its mix of drama and humour.
The actors are all fantastic and manage to evoke a number of different emotions from the viewer (I found myself yelling at the TV on more than one occasion for example!). The main character Claire (played by Freil) comes across as a well rounded person and, although her one-to-ones with the camera are a little annoying at first, you really get to know her better and understand what she's thinking as the film progresses.
Overall I think the film is worth watching, especially if you're having a girly night in or want a quick `pick me up'/ feel good film and I give it 5/5. (I'd happily give it a 10/5 however just for the scene in which Draven gets into the bath tub with his jeans still on!).
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
i thought Watermelon is a great heartwarming story about a young irish girl trying to find her way and feet in life and all the hassle of love and romance that comes with it ...its funny without being cheesy, light hearted and it still gets to the point. it shows how things are for all the charecters and you get to know and understand how they are all feeling, and connect with the charecters.
Jamie Draven looks very hot in this romantic comedy and as usaul he gives an 100% to this role and give a class A performance! Anna friel gives an excerlent performace too and her accent dosent slip once from start to finish. Brilliant film!!!!!
Jamie Draven looks very hot in this romantic comedy and as usaul he gives an 100% to this role and give a class A performance! Anna friel gives an excerlent performace too and her accent dosent slip once from start to finish. Brilliant film!!!!!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Liked it, but preferred the book.
I am a huge Marian Keyes fan and having read Watermelon twice and loved it, I thought I'd order the film on DVD. It's good but not great. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Vivienne Kelly
Great, funny witty...i love watermelon
Seriously funny and fantastic, a must for everyone. Anna Freil is fantastic in it and the men aren't so bad themselves either
Published 19 months ago by Becks
Watchable, but nothing like the book
er, the title says it all really. a reasonable watch, but very disappointing for any fans of the marvellous Marian Keyes who were hoping for something like the Watermelon book.
Published 22 months ago by Mrs. Helen Brown
Don't bother if you enjoyed the book!
I love Marian Keyes books - and Watermelon and the tales of the Walsh family in particular. So when I saw this DVD I bought it immediately. Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2009 by Karen
Cute, quirky, adorable romance!!!
Every now and then some movie comes along that you don't expect to be good but then it suddenly surprises you. Read more
Published on 25 Jun 2009 by A. Lalor
Water Me Down
This is an average film. It is probably the best Anna has made since leaving Brookside and that is saying something. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2007 by Ultimate Reviewer
Yet Another Bad "Title"
If Anna Friel wants to be a successful film star she needs to get into movies with decent titles. Look at the string of bad ones. Read more
Published on 28 Sep 2007 by Dr-Jackson
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