Review of Faintheart (2009) by Gavin M — 27 Jun 2008

Definately reccomend that you go see this. It's the kind of movie that will quietly make its way around certain circles and suddenly emerge one day as a cult hit. The acting is smooth and reassuring throughout - no hint of amateur theatrics here. The young boy who plays Martin is fantastic, but I can only seem to find him named as Joseph and no more. But a round of applause to him, nevertheless.

The story is thoroughly enjoyable and has some great comedic moments thrown in (which are especially funny if you get in in jokes for the geeks out there). And elements of it were very Pegg-esque, as the EIFF brochure suggested. They were right on the money with their hint of Python as well... I half expected the Killer Rabbit of Caerbannog to appear for a cameo.

But the basic plot isnt that original...its true. But who goes to the cinema soley for originality?

However, I do think that the start of the film was far stronger than the end. Although I cant easily think of things to change to make it better.

I'm still gonna buy it when it comes out on dvd.