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By Olivia P (74) on 22 Jun 2011

A typical Mike Leigh film. It's a very well performed film but it's really lacking in the storyline…

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By Adhitama R (78) on 19 Jun 2011

Muy buena, lo Ãºnico un poco irritante la risa de la protagonista jajaj…

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By Benjamin J (235) on 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,…

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By Thiago G (24) on 08 Mar 2011

Um desfile de figuraças, quando você pensa que já viu todas as criaturas mais estranhas, além da imaginação, aparece um ainda mais esquisito…

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By Franz D (7) on 30 Jan 2011

Since he is writer director he has to take full responsibility for every little line of text, for the tiniest detail, however stupid it may…

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By Ed F (209) on 27 Jan 2011

Another Mike Leigh jem; subtle, sweet and endearing, with a simple social commentary narrative and characters so real you feel like you could…

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By Timothy M (796) on 22 Jan 2011

Feels less substantial than Leigh's other films, with the performances being a bit more overwrought than usual…

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By Lauri L (187) on 04 Dec 2010

Leigh's directing is brilliant, the actors are great, the style - a realism on verge of surrealism - is very fun…

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By Ross C (265) on 09 Nov 2010

Mike Leigh is just incapable of making a bad movie…

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By Elgan D (601) on 30 May 2010

Yuck! What a disappointment in going back to see classic Mike Leigh. What a way he has come since then and thank God…

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By Gareth N (25) on 26 Apr 2010

Bittersweet comedy drama. Great performances and well written. If only I hadn't fallen asleep for 10 mins in the middle of it…

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By Leanne B (70) on 10 Apr 2010

Less than subtle depiction of the family unit which has its problems and appears fragile, but is undeniably as solid as a rock…

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By Karsh D (1,216) on 07 Apr 2010

This one finds Mike Leigh in upbeat mood - so only a bit depressing - Broadbent and Steadman are excellent in this tale of family life living…

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By Gary S (1,094) on 04 Apr 2010

Actually really good. Portrayed real life in an accurate way with its highs, lows and things which just happen in that way…

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By Hannah D (723) on 03 Apr 2010

I didn't enjoy this as much as I thought. I think it's because it's a comedy and I prefer drama…

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By Niamh E (72) on 31 Mar 2010

Started off as a sort of sweet family comedy, but as time wore on I just became disturbed...maybe its just cause timothy spall and david thewlis…

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By Paul H (999) on 19 Mar 2010

A perfect little film, one of mike leigh's early gems…

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By Emma B (457) on 26 Oct 2009

A thoughtful, bittersweet microcosm of reality courtesy of kitchen-sink, social drama guru Mike Leigh…

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By Kay N (34) on 02 Sep 2009

I really liked the relationship between the twin sisters and how this developed over the course of the film…

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By Kin H (14) on 14 Aug 2009

My first Leigh movie, I thought wow a film made for people just like me…

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