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Some Voices [DVD] [2000]

DVD ~ Daniel Craig
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Daniel Craig, David Morrissey, Kelly Macdonald, Julie Graham, Peter McDonald
  • Directors: Simon Cellan Jones
  • Writers: Joe Penhall
  • Producers: Damian Jones, Graham Broadbent
  • Format: PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Cinema Club
  • DVD Release Date: 11 Feb 2002
  • Run Time: 96 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000059576
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 25,451 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Part love story, part comedy, part study of madness, Some Voices is above all a beautifully observed, elegantly written and brilliantly acted low-key British film. The story of Ray (Daniel Craig) and his relationships with his brother Pete (Dave Morrissey) and new girlfriend Laura (Kelly Macdonald) after his release from psychiatric hospital, it is the interaction between the three that forms the cornerstone of the movie. Craig dominates proceedings as his character finds himself needlessly torn between the two, capturing Ray's descent into madness far better than the rather unnecessary over use of visual effects. The interplay between all three is superb, particularly Craig and Macdonald who spend the first two-thirds of the story developing a dependence that is pure sweetness and light before darkness descends. Director Simon Cellan Jones (whose previous credits include Our Friends in the North) allows his first feature film to develop at it's own pace, letting the script and performances dictate the action. The West London setting fizzes with a life that Notting Hill barely hinted at, proving that a movie set in the capital (or indeed made in Britain) doesn't have to rely on mock cockney gangster stereotypes to reflect the city. This is a self-assured, engaging and ultimately moving piece of filmmaking.

On the DVD: The accompanying documentary and interviews offer little insight into the process and are edited down to minute-long segments with little attempt to examine the bigger picture. Jones' commentary, however, does provide an interesting insight into the perils of making a film on a small budget. --Phil Udell



Special Features

16:9 Wide Screen
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English
Dolby Digital 5.1
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars essential viewing, 30 Aug 2005
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This is one of the best portrayals of the reality of mental illness ever made on film. It's sympathetic without being sentimental, realistic without being voyeuristic. The love story within the film is believable and all the performances are superb.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking & Beautiful, 4 Jul 2008
By Nicola J. Harris "njh" (London) - See all my reviews
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Some Voices is one of those films that you see by accident and find yourself talking about for weeks to come. The story is so compelling and the acting by all is exceptional. It tells a story of the pain mental illness can inflict on those closest to us but also that love is the thing that holds us all together. The love between the brothers is tangible as the older, protective brother Pete (played by the always excellent David Morrissey) fights to cope with a mentally ill younger brother, Ray (Daniel Craig gives the performance of his life, so far.) Not an easy film to watch but it is a rewarding one.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A much under-rated film, 11 Feb 2009
By Ms. F. P. King "Pat King" (Devon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Some Voices [DVD] [2000] (DVD)
I find it amazing that this film is not better known. It highlights Daniel Craig's versatility as an actor, and is a sensitive and thought-provoking portrayal of mental illness. It is a far better film than some of his more recent ones, and I wish he would return to something a little less action-based and more thoughtful. Films about mental illness can sometimes seem overwhelming and a bit claustrophobic. This one manages to take the subject serioously, and be funny and moving at the same time. The music is also great, and catches the attention right at the start.
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