Billy Liar - Criterion Collection

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Summary: I have Paid For Billy Liar. And It's Worth It!
Review: This is a great film, one that has always demanded a good widescreen transfer (one that I assume Criterion will deliver). Previous video transfers were haphazardly panned and scanned. This is a truly thrilling DVD announcement, featuring commentary from my favourite actress and one of my favourite directors. Here's hoping Criterion will dig in and release other British New Wave titles (The Knack, Darling, The Servant, etc.).

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Summary: God, I love Criterion!
Review: This is a great film, one that has always demanded a good widescreen transfer (one that I assume Criterion will deliver). Previous video transfers were haphazardly panned and scanned. This is a truly thrilling DVD announcement, featuring commentary from my favourite actress and one of my favourite directors. Here's hoping Criterion will dig in and release other British New Wave titles (The Knack, Darling, The Servant, etc.).

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Summary: Wicked
Review: This is brilliant, I heartly recommend it. Tragi-comedy about a boy who imagines himself in a fantasy world to escape his dull existence. Set in 1950s working-class northern England and stars a very young Julie Christie. See it!

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Summary: billy liar
Review: this is my most favourite film of all time, with some very funny and true to life moments. excellent for cheering your spirits on a gloomy or rainy day. absolutley wonderful. from a 42 year old tom courtenay fan xxx

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Summary: a film about a daydreamer
Review: This review is forthe Criterion Collection DVD edition of the film.

This film based on the Keith Waterhouse novel is a gem of British cinema.

The film is about a young man named William "Billy" Fisher. He has many daydreams about being the leader of a fictional country called Ambrosia. He has made several mistakes at his job and tells lies to avoid getting himself into trouble. He then needs to tell even bigger lies to cover his tracks and ends up being believed by nobody.

The film has good acting including an early starring role of Julie Christie. The film laso has some humorous scenes including a bagpipe marching band parading through a grocery store.

Th DVD also has special features which consist of a theatrical trailer, audio commentary by director John Schlesinger, actor Tom Courtenay, and actress Julie Christie.

This is another film that defined British comedy and should be seen by fans of the genre