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Churchill - The Hollywood Years [DVD] [2004]

DVD ~ Jon Culshaw
2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Jon Culshaw, Tom Clarke Hill, Hamish McColl, Christian Slater, Romany Malco
  • Directors: Peter Richardson
  • Writers: Harry Enfield, Peter Richardson, John Sessions, Marcel Theroux, Pete Richens
  • Format: PAL, Widescreen
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Pathe Distribution
  • DVD Release Date: 28 Mar 2005
  • Run Time: 81 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 2.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0006ZXN3A
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 11,874 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Synopsis
A group of American executives making a film about World War II decide that since their lead is rather unglamorous, they will draft in an American G.I. to play the part of Winston Churchill. Their take on the war depicts a handsome Churchill falling in love with Princess Elizabeth, who is herself involved in the war as an undercover agent. Together the glamorous couple uncover a secret plot within the royal palace itself and battle to save the world from the evil clutches of Hitler.

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Churchill rocks!, 16 Mar 2005
I saw this at the pictures the weekend it came out and I wasn't disappointed! It's funny, action-packed and completely riduculous! It mocks films like Pearl Harbour and Armageddon by taking the you-know-what out of directors who make films saying the U.S. won WW2 by themselves. With Churchill being an ass-kicking U.S. marine and Patton being a fast-talking black guy, it's not exactly historically accurate, but who cares when it makes a film so funny?! Plenty of silly jokes and japery make this a must-see for people who like their humour with lots of daftness. The brilliant cast features Christian Slater, Neve Campbell, Vic & Bob, Harry Enfield, Leslie Phillips, Rik Mayall, Mackenzie Crook and Miranda Richardson. Comedy gold!
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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Proud to be British!, 31 Mar 2005
This film made me so glad to be British!! It would seem that most people, even Brits themselves, totally missed the entire point of this movie. The problem is that to appreciate satire, you have to actually understand the subject on which it is based, and the lack of attention paid in History lessons by most people in this world is made shockingly apparent by the extremely luke-warm response to this film!

Yes it's a satire on how Hollywood changes History to suit its films, but there's far more than that. The characters are fantastic, Anthony Sher plays a brilliant Hitler, and all the other famous Nazis, Goebbels, Goering, Eva Brown, are hilariously well observed. Harry Enfield probably steals the show as King George V, but the two American stars have to take credit for playing along with the whole thing.

Add a load more British comedy heros and it adds up to a brilliant movie that only a few people will get, but if you're wise enough to get all the jokes then it's well worth it. If not then stick to Pearl Harbour and U-571, that's exactly what happened, honest!

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Ridiculous Film - Exactly As It's Supposed To Be!!!, 2 Dec 2006
By G. Witchalls "Gemmagraphic" (Cornwall, UK) - See all my reviews
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I think a lot of the reviewers of this film have completely missed the point. This is a surrealist, bizarre comedy that was in no way meant to be taken literally or to re-write history. I think the film-makers had enough respect for the intelligence of the viewing public to believe that they would take the film for what it was and not misinterpret the intentions of the movie and take offence! I find it insulting that so many reviewers make the point about this film being historically inaccurate and replacing the hero with an American for some other reason other than to take the mickey out of stereotypical American sensitivities whereby they like to believe that they were actually responsible for all the great achievements of history! This film is doing exactly the opposite of what it is these people are objecting to!

Also I haven't checked this out, but I seem to remember when the film came out it was promoted as a British made film, Christian Slater was on Jonathon Ross's show and that's certainly the impression I got. If this is the case then it more than proves my point about the intentions of the movie.

Anyway, all in all it is a hilariously silly film, really daft and unbelievable storyline and outrageously over the top characters - anyone with a sense of humour should be able to suspend their disbelief for 90 minutes and just enjoy it for the glorious farce that it is!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious
I never thought I would enjoy this film at all. In fact I laughed from beginning to end. The characters are so entertaining - especially Harry Enfield's King George V1. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. S. Cartlidge

4.0 out of 5 stars Did I watch the same film...?
Frankly, I am mystified by the rancor this movie has generated! I have to admit that I was somewhat sceptical when I first heard of this film. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Beedo Sookcool

3.0 out of 5 stars Mel Brooks meets Ealing Comedy
It is Miranda Richardson herself, in an interview about this film, who postulated that it was a cross between Mel Brooks and an Ealing comedy. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars garbage
Dismally bad offering from the comic strip team. Over the years their output has been variable in quality- for every 'Five Go mad in Dorset' or 'GLC' there has been a 'Mr Jolly'... Read more
Published 23 months ago by H. L. Williams

2.0 out of 5 stars For Amercians good.. for Brits Bad
The film is based on the idea that Winston Churchill was really an Amercian GI (Christian Slater) who had a relationship with Princess Elizabeth (Neve Campbell). Read more
Published on 23 Jul 2006 by Mr. D. J. Parkhouse

1.0 out of 5 stars My first review.
I have been a customer with amazon for a number of years now and I have parted with a lot of cash on cd's and dvd's and it's sad that the only time I really feel the need to write... Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2006 by JEJ Winder

1.0 out of 5 stars so disappointing
This film is awful. I was really looking forward to it and even went to the cinema to see it but a mix up meant we ended up seeing 'The Forgotten' instead - God was smiling that... Read more
Published on 2 May 2006 by M. O. HAYNES

1.0 out of 5 stars Plumbing the depths
This is quite possibly the least funny comedy i have ever seen, it is also sad to see some great british comics doing nothing more than collecting paychecks, though you cannot... Read more
Published on 6 April 2006 by David Jack

3.0 out of 5 stars Churchill as we've never seen him before!
A very brave offering!

Rather sensitive subject matter to tackle & I have to say that, although amusing, when thought about it's a shame that the movie industry feels... Read more

Published on 22 Mar 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars A joyous spoof - really funny!
I saw this by accident at a friends house -
and I will be buying it ASAP to enjoy whenever I need a lift. Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2006 by Grumbleguts

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