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The Man Who Sued God [DVD] [2003]

DVD ~ Billy Connolly
4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Billy Connolly, Judy Davis, Colin Friels, Wendy Hughes, Bille Brown
  • Directors: Mark Joffe
  • Writers: Don Watson, John Clarke, John Collee, Patrick McCarville
  • Producers: Ben Gannon, Brian Abel, Irene Dobson
  • Format: PAL
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Universal Pictures UK
  • DVD Release Date: 1 Dec 2003
  • Run Time: 96 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000SVWKE
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 14,480 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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The Man Who Sued God defies simple definition, managing to be several types of movie all at the same time. As a theological-romantic-comedy-drama, it's in a somewhat unique category all of its own. Perhaps only Billy Connolly could carry off a central role that combines slapstick with raging anger, puppy-dog disappointment and strong language delivered in his distinctive accent. These facets of performance are used and abused in a tale that feels like it really ought to be based on a true story, but isn't.

Connolly's life as a fisherman is sunk by the destruction of his boat by a bolt of lightning. The insurance company won't pay up because it falls under that age-old excuse of being an "Act of God". So Connolly decides to sue the deity. The premise raises issues about how the law and the church have apparently conspired together. But at heart the film is a simple character study, so any pondering on legal or theological implications will have to be done on your own time; the screen is occupied with family issues, underhand dealings and a maybe-maybe romance with Judy Davis. Big Yin fans at least will enjoy the Connolly's composite character. --Paul Tonks

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The Man Who Sued God is a boisterous romantic comedy about a man (Billy Connolly) who decides to sue God after his fishing boat is destroyed by lightning and his insurance company refuses to pay out, declaring it an act of God.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good fun, 22 Oct 2006
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This is a light hearted, fun film. I love the idea behind it, as well as some of the arguments used in the film. Billy is excellent as a typically (For him!) opinionated man who tells it like it is. A great film for lazy Sunday afternoons when you want to be entertained and not think too hard! Give it a go.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Billy at his Best., 17 Feb 2004
This for me is Billy Connolly at his best. Bad language from the start - but what else can you expect, apart from brilliant acting. An excellent,imaginative and very thought provoking storyline. A must for all Billy Connolly fanatics and a must for all doubters of insurance companies. Highly funny, certainly one of the best i've seen in a while - great entertainment.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb!!! (If you like Billy), 22 Jan 2004
Well, admittedly the first time I watched it I thought the film itself wasn't the most riveting film I have watched, however Billy's performance is truly mesmerizing - Billy is exactly how you would expect him to behave in everyday public.

However I have since watched the film at least 8 more times in the space of 12 weeks and each time, I still thoroughly enjoy Billy. The film itself continues to grow on me and the storyline is cracking (this coming from a legal background!).

If you like Billy, buy it. If you aren't a huge fan, then rent it before buying it. It you are in a passing phase of Billy Connolly comedy, don't buy it because it will not meet your expectations of a great film.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Didn't think I'd like it.
Yes - I was not too keen on watching this film; I am glad I did.
Comedy? Yes. But - I found it thought provoking and surprisingly articulate. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Ben Bottle

2.0 out of 5 stars The Man Who Sued God [2003]
As a big fan of Billy (that has seen many of his Stand-Up routines and films) I had a great deal of expectation for this film and for the first half hour it was living to it's... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Shibbers

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious and Thought Provoking!
This is simply a superb film all round.It has everything...joy, sadness,
romance, enmity but most of all a superb performance from Billy Connolly. Read more
Published on 2 Mar 2007 by Michael Bermingham

4.0 out of 5 stars Billy makes this film.
This would have been a 3 star film for me if it hadn't have been for Billy and his fantastic screen presence, and the concept of the little man fighting against corporate dogma... Read more
Published on 23 Jan 2007 by DangermouseZilla

5.0 out of 5 stars clutching my tummy in glee
Saw this by mistake when someone else in the house rented it. Kinda got hooked right at the beginning and I just couldn't walk away. Read more
Published on 20 Jan 2007 by L. Baldachin

4.0 out of 5 stars Nostalgia
A pleasant romantic comedy the sort of film that Hollywood used to make in the 30's and 40's.Don't expect any belly laughs or the world on your back laconic humour that the title... Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars The Man Who Sued God
Where to start this review? Well first a brief review of the film, very good. I chuckled many a time, i thought about some of the issues raised and felt rather frustrated with... Read more
Published on 24 Dec 2003 by N. Wilson

4.0 out of 5 stars Well Worth Watching
Billy Connolly takes his out spoken wit to film. The film is a little far fetched but makes you think it could happen and then makes you think why has it not happened yet... Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Thought Provoking
Billy Connolly takes his out spoken wit to film. The film is a little far fetched but makes you think it could happen and then makes you think why has it not happened yet... Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2003

4.0 out of 5 stars Damn Good Film
Billy Connolly takes his out spoken wit to film. The film is a far fetched but makes you think it could happen and then makes you think why has it not happened yet... Read more
Published on 6 Dec 2003

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