One of my all-time favorites. Charming film with a bit of subtle humor, mysticism, and a terrific soundtrack by Mark Knopfler. After seeing Mr. Hulot's Holiday again, I'm curious if Forsyth was paying homage to that film.
This review of Local Hero (1983) was written by Steven A on 17 Nov 2007.
Local Hero has generally received very positive reviews.
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