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Summary: Hilarious!
Review: This is truly one of the funniest films I have ever seen. It made the African-born Grant (who, in his autobiography, refers to himself as Swaziboy) a star--and deservedly so. There is a scene, featuring a chicken, that a friend and I rewound and watched at least ten times, laughing ourselves into a state of pain. Welcome to the end of the 60s and two of the funniest characters (I, played by Paul McGann) ever to appear on film. This an absolute must-see.
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Summary: Truth cloaked in Humour
Review: It is sad when a sick film like this rings so true that you forget it wasn't made about you. Who hasn't drunk lighter fluid when the booze ran out? Who hasn't regretted that he would "never play the Dane"? I have actually driven to Wales to get drunk and, no, I am not proud of it. But to find a film that actually depicts such events in a humourous and witty way is shocking even to me. Those days of raging depravity will always be part of me, and the story told in "Withnail and I" tells me that (perhaps) I was not alone. Even so while many of you laugh at this great, funny film, know that there are those of us out there who survived similar events and are no better off for them.
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Summary: You cannot get much better than Withnail and Criterion!
Review: With a funny British film about two do nothings who learn a bit about life and a DVD by Criterion how can you go wrong? This film has stayed with me since I saw it on opening night years ago. I just couldn't help but like Grant's performance. It's like drunk poetry. This DVD should be on everyone's shelf.
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Summary: Witnail and I
Review: Quite possibly the greatest movie ever filmed. If you have not seen this movie, you are truly asleep at the wheel. Just scanning through Leonard Maltin's review, I can say that if ANYONE who has seen this movie is not 100% captivated by it's sheer genius, you need to re-evaluate, re-group, and get it together. Simply the best dialogue/slang EVER, Richard E. Grant shines like the brightest diamond in Tiffany's. Maltin would probably steer you to Hugh Grant in "Notting Hill". Actually, I'm kidding. I have no idea who he is. I just read something about "....monotonous...". Please Please do yourself a favor and see a brilliant film. If I am wrong, post it here. Sherry? Sherry.
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Summary: a taste for fine wine and dark soul
Review: This film will take you away to a singular mental state that may never leave you. If you' are of the mind set for this film then you will need to purchase the DVD so that on a rainy day or a drunken moment near twilight you can throw this disc in and reinvigerate your being and darken it at the same time...
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Summary: Hilarious
Review: A thoroughly hilarious, if at times dark and grim, comedy. Great characters and one funny line after another.
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Summary: Essential purchase to understand real English humour
Review: This masterpiece of true English humour is a must for anyone who has ever woken up with a filthy hangover, abused any form of substance, lived in a situation where you spend your rent money on a decent claret or railed against the ludicrous nature of life. Inspired casting (esp. Richard Griffiths), beautiful dialogue and a real sense of the bleakly ironic, there is nothing that you can buy that will give you so much pleasure over such a long period of time. Truly one of those films that you will sit through again and again, especially if you introduce your friends to it, as you can take enormous pleasure in watching them fall off the sofa in fits of laughter. Beautiful, inspired stuff - anyone out there who wants to know the truth about British humour - try this
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Summary: Great film, terrible version
Review: Withnail & I is one of the greatest films ever made - funny, poignant and superbly written, acted and directed.So, it is such an appalling shame that this NTSC VHS version is so poor. It is hideously cut in places leaving out parts of scenes and some of the funniest dialogue. This leaves you confused when the narrative shifts suddenly when you were expecting the uncut version. For me, this rendered this version unwatchable. Buy a PAL compatible VHS player and buy the uncut European version from amazon.co.uk, wait for the DVD or wait for the full version to be shown on the Independent Film Channel and record it, but stay away from this turkey!
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Summary: One of the top 5 movies ever
Review: The title says it all - I cannot watch the movie without laughing our loud. Even thinking now of Withnail and the "deep heat" ointment, or of the chicken being stuffed into the kettle gets me giggling. It truly is one of the funniest movies ever. Do yourself a favour and watch it.
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Summary: Withnail & I - Excellent Time Piece
Review: This is either a 3-star or 5-star movie, depending on where youare coming from. One has to be somewhat familiar with the period totruly appreciate the backdrop, but everyone should recognize the quality of the performance. Set in London and the English countryside, the movie portrays a moment in the life of two out-of-work actors during the end of the hippie-culture, or the British equivalent thereof. The film is basically a collection of character sketches with some exceedingly well acted roles. Although filled with outrageous and mordant wit, the underlying story is sad - portraying the eventual success of the less outgoing, but better adapted Marwood (Paul McGann), while the disgraceful Withnail (Richard Grant) is left in his self-made misery. Richard Griffiths, gives a truly outstanding portrayal of Monty, Withnail's affluent, overweight and gay uncle. And often overlooked, is the immensely talented portrayal of Danny, the drug dealer, by Ralph Brown - who makes one wonder if the scenes were acted, or real. This is the genuine article. Experience the time warp by watching it, and you will understand why it has generated such a cult following in Europe, and beyond.
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