Review of Life Is Sweet (1991) by Benjamin J — 28 May 2011
I think every time I review a Mike Leigh movie (Topsy Turvy and Naked excepted) I say something about how he has a reputation for being miserable, yet that misses the point of how amazingly funny his films are (TT isn't miserable, Naked isn't funny).
This is the best example of that model. Considering the heaviness of the subject matter (eating disorders, recession, failure), this is actually a brilliantly comical film beyond "...but it's funny" and into "it's just funny".
Despite being quite unlikeable, Timothy Spall's Aubrey is actually quite tragic and yet utterly hilarious. More untouchable Leigh genius.
This review of Life Is Sweet (1991) was written by Benjamin J on 28 May 2011.
Life Is Sweet has generally received very positive reviews.
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