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Restless Natives [DVD] [1985]

DVD ~ Vincent Friell
4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Vincent Friell, Ned Beatty, Joe Mullaney, Teri Lally, Robert Urquhart
  • Directors: Michael Hoffman
  • Writers: Ninian Dunet
  • Producers: Andy Paterson, Mark Bentley, Paddy Higson, Rick Stevenson
  • Format: PAL
  • 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: PG
  • Studio: Optimum Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 18 April 2005
  • Run Time: 86 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0007SMDCI
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 5,691 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Extras include a new interview with Vincent Friell and notes from Big Country's Bruce Watson on recording the soundtrack.

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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Yes, yes, yessy yes, 28 Aug 2005
By Peter Cullen "Narry Borman" (1CCB) - See all my reviews
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Thank god! How long has it taken for this to reach DVD. Welcome to my most favorite film.

The amount of films I have watched more than once is a very modest list. Im not a fan of over watching. This though is the exception to the rule.

The whole film is packed, with action and runs at an exciting pace, it has everything, strong story, love, rebelion, comedy and without a shadow of doubt the most amazing feel good factor that was ever captured on screen. In my humble opinion this film will never be topped or the ingrosing quality of the fim duplicated. This one is definatly a must have.

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic 'feel good' film, on a small budget!, 9 Aug 2005
I have been after this film for years!!! Finaly it's here, and it's just as good as I remember! OK, so I am a massive Big Country fan and that does make me biase, but this film just a brilliant romp from start to finish!

You start off being introduced to two bored lads, who are stuck in the worst jobs they could have imagend, in the heart of industrial Scotland. They decide to suppliment there income by highway robbery but don't have the heart, or means, to use violence.

After a shakey start, the continue to "hold up buses!" full of aging and non too intelligent American Tourists. During one hiest, one of them falls for the tour guide. Thus insues a tangled, but litte hearted and easy to follow, story of innocent minded crime and blind luck, as the two become infamous Highland legends in a Rob Roy / Robin Hood style.

As the Wolfman tries to keep his sweet-heart and the Clown revels in the status of "Scotland 17th most wanted man", things start to go wrong, and the two struggle to keep there friendship.

Finaly, good will out, and the two end the rein as legends, followed by the unworried Police and a Japanese camera crew. But as the film says "Is this the end, or just the beginning of the legend?"

The sound track is fantastic and really enhances the mood. The scenery is breath taking and the acting is simply brilliant from the two star's in there first full length film.

I just hope you will enjoy the film as much as I have. And if you want a reminder of the 'fell good' facter, look out for the Big Country ablum 'Restless Natives & rarities'.

I'll see you just outside Glencoe, on a 125, with the sound track playing and enjoying the scenery!!!

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Alleluia!, 27 Jul 2005
By Paul Fidler (Ipswich, Suffolk United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This has been a long time coming. Funded by film 4, the film has everything... Cameos by all sorts of British Stars (Mel SMith Inc), fantastic locations, Brilliant soundtrack (now available on CD: Restless Natives and Rarities by Big Country) and some great acting and writing!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars An inoffensive tale, with good scenery!
I must admit bias, having worked as an extra on this film for a few days - it didn't lead to a call from Hollywood! Read more
Published 2 months ago by John Young

3.0 out of 5 stars Willing it to be better
I was growing up in Edinburgh at about the same time as the main characters and was about the same age as them but somehow I missed seeing this film when it came out. Read more
Published 10 months ago by r0ng0r0ng0

4.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining movie
Restless Natives is a wonderful tale of two naive young Scots who become national talking points for robbing tourist coaches on desolate Highland roads. Read more
Published 15 months ago by LXIX

5.0 out of 5 stars A gift
This film - too long unavailable - is a true gift to disaffected teens, and frustrated working stiffs the world over. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Anthony Boyd

5.0 out of 5 stars Does doing bad things give you warts?
Like a lot of the other reviewers I was first attracted to this film because of my deep love of the band Big Country. Read more
Published 24 months ago by Wowbagger the Infinite

5.0 out of 5 stars Remake needed
I think that Ken Loach and screenwriter Paul Laverty should remake this movie.

It was brilliant at the time and the politics of the movie aren't that different today.
Published on 7 May 2006 by Rebecca Bush

1.0 out of 5 stars what is the point?
boring bland characters, 2 dimentional acting, staggered plot development. The only thing gained is a severe sense of dissappointment.
Published on 29 Oct 2005 by sloburner

4.0 out of 5 stars For all fans of British movies, Big Country & scenary!
I've been waiting for this film for years. I had it on VHS and the DVD version is everyhting I remember and more.

A real sleeper of a movie from 1985. Read more

Published on 1 Sep 2005 by K. Mcdougall

5.0 out of 5 stars Restless Natives
If you like gentle comedies with a cracking soundtrack then you'll love this. As a previous reviewer stated, the soundtrack (by Big Country)deserved an Oscar nomination. Read more
Published on 27 May 2005

5.0 out of 5 stars Bigger than something.....really big
A most under-rated film at the time but a classic..."its more like the Lon Cheney one"..."I'm bullet proof man"..."who knows, I mean, who knows"... Read more
Published on 9 April 2005

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