Review of Bright Young Things (2003) by Sunil J — 14 Mar 2009

Really awesome movie about partiers in the 20s.

This review of Bright Young Things (2003) was written by Sunil J on 14 Mar 2009.

Bright Young Things has generally received positive reviews.

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I adore this adaptation of 'Vile Bodies.' The tone was just perfect. It was alsorelevant to today's society of waster who are famous for being famous…

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By Annie C (358) on 13 Apr 2009

Entertaining throughout and some very witty lines. Great costume. Could have been a 4-star if not for the early exit of McAvoy…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 21 Jan 2012

Cant believe I have 2 redo these-grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr…

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I really loved this film, from the style and witty script to the hyperboic reflection of the upper classes in the late Edwardian era…

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Works better moment to moment then as a whole…

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From my first encounter with Stephen Fry once the 1990 Jeeves and Wooster came to PBS I've enjoyed him…

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By Jake . (125) on 20 Nov 2009

Bright, young people. That's what they call you. Well, I guess one of out three isn't bad…

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By Alexander H (247) on 26 Nov 2009

The film is very important showing the parallels to the orgy of consumption that happens just before every major conflict and creates hunger…

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By Leslie R (179) on 25 Oct 2008

Hi, I was disappointed in this movie being wanted to see it mostly to see James McAvoy (was disappointed in him because his part was so small…

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