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Set in 1969, the year in which the hippy dreams of so many young Englishmen went sour, 1986's Bruce Robinson's Withnail and I is an enduring British cult. Fellow enthusiasts cry immortal phrases from the endlessly brilliant script to one another like mating calls; "Scrubbers!", "We want the finest wines known to humanity and we want them now!" Withnail is played by the emaciated but defiantly effete Richard E Grant, "I" (i.e., Marwood) by Paul McGann. Out-of-work actors living in desperate penury in a rancid London flat, their lives are a continual struggle to keep warm, alive and in Marwood's case sane, until the pubs open. A sojourn in the country cottage of Withnail's gay Uncle Monty only redoubles their privations--they have to kill a live chicken to eat. The arrival of Monty spells further misery for Marwood as he must fend off his attentions. This borderline homophobic interlude apart, Withnail and I is a delight, enhanced by an aimless but appallingly eventful plot. Popular among students, it strikes a chord with anyone who has undergone a period of debauchery and impoverished squalor prior to finding their way onto life's straight and narrow.--David Stubbs
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Screenwriter Bruce Robinson made his directorial debut with this British comedy. Withnail (Richard E. Grant) is an unsuccessful, pill-popping actor; 'I,' or Marwood (Paul McGann), is Withnail's roommate and another equally underemployed actor. The time is 1969: Withnail is fast becoming a burned-out relic of the '60s, while Marwood is trying to reassimilate into society. The two take a trip to the country in hopes of rejuvenating themselves, but things go from worse to even worse. Given the intimacy and insight of the screenplay and dialogue, one shouldn't be surprised that Bruce Robinson (who adapted the film from his own novel) based Withnail & I on his own experiences. The film proves that certain 'Age of Aquarius' types were just as bollixed-up in Britain as they were in America. ...Withnail & I (UK) ( With nail and I )
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a great film, as we all know, so please avoid the Studiocanal version, which is an edited version. Spend a couple of extra quid on getting the original version instead, it will be worth it. Amazon really should do much, much better with the product reviews it allows, so that it is clear what all these different offers contain. If it had I wouldn't have wasted money on buying this dud.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Bruce Robinsons semi autobigraphical film is set in 1960's London. Two struggling actors share a dingy flat spending most of their time, money and energies getting drunk and then high to stem their boredom and frustration at always "being between jobs" or "resting". When offered the chance to escape london they travel to the country expecting fine wine, soft beds and friendly faces. They get none of these and realise they have "come on holiday by mistake".
Richard E Grant and Paul McGann take on the roles and prove to be a wonderful and enduring double act that has, over the years, become a cult film and one of the most quoted and misquoted films at drunken parties. Grants portrayal of a perpetual drunkard is truly fantastic as in real life he is a teetotaller. McGann as "I" underplays his role with as much skill as Grant overplays his. When "Uncle monty" turns up with more than a holiday on his mind, things take a further comical turn and when all three are on screen it is delightfull to watch. The dialogue is first rate with literally dozens of laugh out load remarks, mostly from Withnail and Monty.
By the end of the film you feel you really know "Withnail and I" and are almost heartbroken at it's conclusion when things don't quite go as you expect.
Withnail and I is a remarkable film, very funny, wonderful performances and witty dialogue.
Richard E Grant and Paul McGann take on the roles and prove to be a wonderful and enduring double act that has, over the years, become a cult film and one of the most quoted and misquoted films at drunken parties. Grants portrayal of a perpetual drunkard is truly fantastic as in real life he is a teetotaller. McGann as "I" underplays his role with as much skill as Grant overplays his. When "Uncle monty" turns up with more than a holiday on his mind, things take a further comical turn and when all three are on screen it is delightfull to watch. The dialogue is first rate with literally dozens of laugh out load remarks, mostly from Withnail and Monty.
By the end of the film you feel you really know "Withnail and I" and are almost heartbroken at it's conclusion when things don't quite go as you expect.
Withnail and I is a remarkable film, very funny, wonderful performances and witty dialogue.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
This Blu-ray is simply a repackaging of the previous release. If you already have it, you do not need to double dip.
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