Review of A Cock and Bull Story (2005) by Manny C — 02 Jul 2007

Funny and clever comedy from Michael Winterbottom.

This review of A Cock and Bull Story (2005) was written by Manny C on 02 Jul 2007.

A Cock and Bull Story has generally received positive reviews.

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By Gavin P (778) on 13 Jul 2011

A good movie - plenty of funny UK talent in Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Stephen Fry, Maggie from Extras & Dylan Moran - but it doesn't quite…

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By Justin R (1,063) on 24 May 2013

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By Maria V (379) on 25 Aug 2012

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By Cameron S (183) on 17 Jun 2011

I don't really get this type of comedy and I don't really like Steve Coogan…

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By John M (4,356) on 07 Jun 2011

Not as great as The Trip but still good. First half hour is excellent. Wished they had done the whole film that way…

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By Kimberley F (164) on 11 Aug 2011

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By Matthew J (1,312) on 14 Jul 2012

It's clever, funny and extremely well acted. Tristram Shandy is the best way to film a novel reckoned unfilmable…

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By Low S (10) on 01 Jun 2012

Really liked this one. Needed something like this :)…

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