Rating: 
Summary: Welcome to the Wild Wild Welsh
Review: If you have been searching for a film with a heavy dose of Welsh spirit, search no more. My father began researching our Welsh roots a couple of years ago and I have since been caught up with all things Welsh. So imagine my delight to find this film set in the period that our first family member made his way across the sea to America. Hugh Grant does a marvelous job in this film, as does his traveling companion. However, it is the charm (and antics) of the Welsh village that carry the film. The film, based on a true story, focuses on two mapmakers sent to measure the "mountain" in a small Welsh village. Imagine the horror of the pride filled townsfolk when they hear that their beloved mountain is but a hill! In response, the determined Welsh concoct a "plan" that has a life changing effect on the character of Hugh Grant.The film is a glorious tribute to the spirit of the people of Wales, the land of song. Hugh Grant's character is a spectator whose facial expressions will often mirror your own as the "plan" unfolds before your eyes. The Welsh scenery is delicious, and the cast is superb. The occasional use of the Welsh language throughout is, in my opinion, tantalizing. The greatest treat comes at the end of the film when we are taken to the actual spot where these events took place and are introduced to the descendants of those whom this story commemorates. It is very touching and humorous. A beautiful story in a beautiful setting. In the language of a true Welshman, "there is wonderful it is!"
Rating: 
Summary: I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!
Review: If you like British humor, you will like this movie! Hugh Grant is his usual charming self and the movie has a cute premise. You can't take it too seriously but it is funny and will win you over. Also, the scenery is beautiful - the countryside of Wales is really lovely. So just relax and have a good time!!
Rating:
Summary: A magnificent motive for being a great film but ...
Review: In this kind of movies you miss the presence of a giant film maker . And Monger is a talented director but he lacks from the greatness sense , that absence of scope .
Think for instance what would John Huston , David Lean , Franklin Schaffner (in the past) or Jim Sheridan , Mike van Diem , Bertrand Tavernier , Kenny Loach , Aki Kaurismaki or Werner Herzog would have done with such material - to name just a few examples of directors who seek the real esence behind the script - ?.
These are one of the weird cases one misses the absence of commitment to appreciate the real impact which a film like this could become .
The script , however , is excellent . To get a community inspire by themselves to make all the possible efforts to reach the goal ; sixteen ground feet tall to become a hill in a mountain was an issue which really deserved something much more than a funny entertainment .
Nevertheless the story is so original and strong that it remains by itself above all .
Watch this little but unvaluable gem .
Rating:
Summary: Charming characters and subtle humor keep you smiling.
Review: Like the viewer in chicago, I found that once I watched the first few minutes, I was anxious to find out more about the inhabitants of the village and how they would react to the outsiders! I also smiled all the way through this delightful movie!
Rating:
Summary: subtle wit
Review: No slapstick here. All wit and subtle humor seldom seen even in English comedy nowadays. The portrayal of small town pride and passion in this film is superb.
Rating:
Summary: Typical English comedy and I loved it!
Review: Not only hilarious, but charming and endearing in many ways. I liked it so much that now I'm ordering it for my mother!
Rating:
Summary: A nice little movie, not great, but not bad...
Review: OK,so Hugh Grant is cute (and I'm a guy...) and has a nice smile. The poor sod has made a career out of playing the slightly off-kilter, shyish, cutesy yet somehow urbane Englishman who always, always is a gentleman. A Hugh Grant movie is kind of like a John Wayne movie, or a Clint Eastwood movie, or a Sylvester Stallone movie, or a (groan) Mike Myers movie. You know before you even begin watching the movie that the actor doesn't have much range, so he'll probably play the same character over and over. That's not necessarily bad if you don't like surprises, nuance, and true acting. In this film, Grant is true to character. He's bumbling, a bit daft, silly, charming, and, well, does he get the girl at the end or not? I'll bet yo know the answer. This is an entertaining film and the background and some of the character actors are what breathe life into this otherwise predictable fare. It's a nice date movie, or something to pass the time when the mental synapses aren't up for something more challenging. If you like Hugh Grant, you'll like this. If you don't, then you probably won't. Know what I mean, pilgrim?
Rating:
Summary: Pleasantly Surprised...
Review: Really enjoyed this movie. Enjoy most of Hugh Grant's movies, but this one really suprised me. I was determined not to finish watching it, but couldn't help myself! This film has a lot of unspoken wit and charm...pleasant, simple storyline; interesting "every day" kinds of characters. Thought the story line development was superb. 'Englishman' is really a "needle in a haystack" kind of film....not a lot of big names, but charming, warm, and most enjoyable.
Rating:
Summary: This movie is not about Grant or Fitzgeral as in the cover.
Review: They are more like suppoting actor/actress and not really important here. In fact, there are no dominant actors here. The players are small towners in Wales. I just love this charming, pleasant, and heart-warming comedy film.
Rating: 
Summary: NOT A ROMANTIC MOVIE AT ALL!
Review: they lie to you and tell you its a romantic comedy...but in reality its NOT. its FAR from a romantic comedy.
|
