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Divorcing Jack [DVD] [1998]

DVD ~ David Thewlis
3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: David Thewlis, Rachel Griffiths, Jason Isaacs, Laura Fraser, Richard Gant
  • Directors: David Caffrey
  • Writers: Colin Bateman
  • Producers: Chris Craib, David M. Thompson, Frank Mannion, Georges Benayoun, Jane Robertson
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Mosaic Movies
  • DVD Release Date: 27 Jan 2003
  • Run Time: 106 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004R7CB
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 37,703 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Special Features
4:3
DVD 9
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital English
Dolby Digital
Interactive Menus
Theatrical Trailer
TV Advert
Scene Index
Cast Notes
Production Notes
Production Team And Interviews


Synopsis
Dan Starkey (David Thewlis) is a cynical, hard-drinking newspaper columnist living in Northern Ireland. On the eve of the country's first election as an independent state, Dan's life changes drastically after he finds his young lover dead. Things keep getting worse and soon his only ally is a nun. The film also stars Rachel Griffiths and Jason Isaacs.

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Twisty and turny with a few more twists, 8 Nov 2000
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This review is from: Divorcing Jack [VHS] [1998] (VHS Tape)
With more twists than a twisty, turny thing after a course in twisty-ness, Divorcing Jack puts the singular comic talents of David Thewlis under the microscope and he comes up smelling of un-fertilised roses. A gem of a performance to light up a gem of a flick, the comic character blends well with a simply baffling plot. Anyone who didn't understand LA Confidential will have trouble working this one out, but it's well worth the effort. Potato flinging, a snogging nun, a vanshing tape and some unexpected explosions enliven a roller coaster of a Celtic caper, with Thewlis exceptional as the hack who is never out of the firing line. Hilarious.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of David Thewlis' best films!, 4 Feb 2007
By Helen Yates "ecco1983" (Manchester, England) - See all my reviews
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This is based on the book "Divorcing Jack" by Colin Bateman and the film is just as funny as the book, if not funnier. David Thewlis stars as Dan Starkey, a columnist who likes his drink. One day, he meets a young woman and after being caught kissing her by his wife, she throws him out. After the young woman is murdered and he becoems the prime suspect, it is up[ to him to find a man called "Jack" and solve the murder. Of course, there is more to the situation than meets the eye...

The story is quick and pacy with lots of twists and turns. The best thing about the film though is Thewlis. He is hilraious as Starkey whose dress sense is the only thing worse than his drinking. A recommended film for Thewlis film but if you are up for some dark comedy, then give this film a try!!
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1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Oirish farce, 19 Nov 2006
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Great book, good attempt on film. However...

Whilst I understand that the number of Northern Irish actors may be limited, the accents employed in the film were awful. The American journalist had a better Irish accent than Robert Lindsay. Minor criticisms perhaps but it spoiled the authenticity of the film.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Divorcing Jack
Loved the book, dont think the film quite matched the book tough, it was an enjoyable film but as with most books that get made into films, too much is cut out and someone else... Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2003 by David Dempsey

4.0 out of 5 stars Expect the unexpected
Go see Jack for a "divorce" imediatly!! David Caffrey has welded together a hillariously funny and exiting movie. Read more
Published on 19 Oct 2001 by morten.e@netcom.no

4.0 out of 5 stars Twisty and turny with a few more twists
With more twists than a twisty, turny thing after a course in twisty-ness, Divorcing Jack puts the singular comic talents of David Thewlis under the microscope and he comes up... Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2000

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