Review of Local Hero (1983) by Benjamin F — 26 Nov 2009
This one surprised me. I don't feel like there's too much to say about it overall, but it's recommended. Peter Riegert and Peter Capaldi make entertaining leads, and Burt Lancaster dominates whenever he's on screen. Norman Chaucer gets a few hilarious scenes, and Denis Lawson, Fulton Mackay, and Jenny Seagrove all provide good support.
Some nice cinematography of the lovely scenery and an enjoyable early '80s soundtrack.
On the surface, you'd think you could predict every twist and turn in Local Hero, but the film manages to subvert a surprising number of cliches and avoid the expected twists. You don't get the ending you expect, but in this case, that's also a good thing - I'm giving the film an extra half-star for the fact that it doesn't take the predictable route with the ending. Recommended for a pleasant and humorous way to spend a couple of hours.
This review of Local Hero (1983) was written by Benjamin F on 26 Nov 2009.
Local Hero has generally received very positive reviews.
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