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 enlarge | Director: Peter Howitt
Actors: Peter Howitt, Tom Conti, Saffron Burrows, Rachel Stirling, Sean Pertwee
Studio: Starz Home Entertainment
Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (39 reviews)
Sales Rank: 17255
Format: Pal
Language: English (Unknown)
Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over
Media: DVD
Running Time: 105 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5060020626906
ASIN: B00198QRKO
Release Date: September 29, 2008
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 Fast and furious semi-autobiography black comedy of a hedonistic alcoholic suffering from cancer November 2, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Fast and furious semi-autobiography black comedy of a hedonistic alcoholic suffering from cancer... there really is a shorter way of pitching the movie, and while its all of the above, perhaps the end result does not add up to a sum of the parts.
Although this is a difficult enough watch despite the at times hilarious black comedy, if a role of cinema is supposed to be giving insight into the human psyche, or frailty thereof, then this does hit the mark.
Noah Arkwright (a thinly veiled representation of the author of the book, Stuart Browne) is a hedonistic film director in complete alcoholic and drug addled meltdown. His friends persuade him to seek help, and we see the journey from deadbeat alcoholic in denial through recovering alcoholic and then on to cancer sufferer, with journeys into love, jealousy and any other human frailty along the way, told in a brutally honest way.
The film is full of energy, both humourous and inventive in its parade of movie styles and breaking the barrier with the audience in surprising ways. The whole movie is told in non linear fashion, and narrated by the main character, leading to amusing frequent dichotomies between his spoken thoughts, and his actions. Furthermore, his style is explicit in content and language, albeit completely in keeping with the character. Ultimately the shifts in tone from jocular witticisms and displays of crass insensitivity to painfully in your face pictures of both alcoholism and then chemotherapy can feel a little jarring, making it difficult to truly invest in the main character
Truthfully, this is a difficult watch which feels not quite as rewarding an experience as it wants to be - but it is so darned imaginative and...yes, funny, and then ultimately quite affecting, that it is worth a watch.
surreal, yet moving! November 1, 2008
What a fabulous movie! not at all predictable and takes you through an array of emotions. i started out laughing out loud at the the booze and drug fuelled character Noah Arkwright. He is self loathing, honest to a fault and self centred. however, as you get into the movie, you find out the reasons for his addictions (in an unexpected way), and actually begin to warm to him. The film has a humour to it that remind you of spike milligan/monty python, which is so ridiculous you have to laugh.However, watching the excruciating scene where noah undergoes chemotherapy haunted me for days after. An excellent, at times unpredictable and emotional film that i would highly recommend.
Solid Brit flick which somehow passed under the radar October 31, 2008
Peter Howitt (he of sliding doors fame - and Bread!) returns to acting as well as directing in this powerful, but immensly enjoyable movie about one mans fight to conquer his inner demons.
Having never heard of anything to do with this film, I was lucky enough to sit down with no expectations, however if I were to have had them, they would have been knocked anyway. This move is quite brilliant.
The acting and directing is always on top form and with a stellar British ensemble it really is watching a who's who of great British actors.
Whilst funny and moving, the last quarter is certainly darker but this doesn't detract from the message at all.
Flawed but memorable October 23, 2008
This is a frustrating film, which isn't the sum of its parts. There are some fine performances and memorable scenes, but I felt some of the characterisation and dialogue beggars belief.
'Dangerous Parking' is a cut above your average, gritty, British gangster film, but it falls short of fulfilling its potential.
Howitt's latest film October 16, 2008
The film director Peter Howitt has come a long way since his days as Joey Boswell in Bread during the late 1980s. The film Sliding Doors was a big success, as was Johnny English which starred Rowan Atkinson as a bumbling british spy. Showing the diversity of Howitt, this film is a move away from the comedy of his earlier films. Howitt stars as an abusive, unpleasant film director who has to sis forced to face up to his actions. Based on the book by the late Stuart Browne, Howitt's adaption is interesting and thought provoking, although the voice over can be a distraction at times. The cast also features popular British actor Sean Pertwee. Unfairly looked over when it was originally releasesd, this film is well worth taking a look at.
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