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By Simon D (1,648) on 19 Aug 2014

What an interesting view of the Scotts the film makes have. One could almost be fooled into visiting after watching this…

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By Charles Taylor (365) for Salon (312) on 31 Jul 2014

Local Hero is as sweet and loving as movies get. But it's also about as off-kilter as they get, too…

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By Oliver S (262) on 31 May 2014

One of my top 5 movies of all time, this little gem carried me away the first time I saw I in the theater…

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By Abhinaba R (2) on 30 May 2014

One of the rarest hidden treasures. A sheer delight for all the senses…

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By Andy D (548) on 16 May 2014

You can't beat this for gentle, intelligent comedy…

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By Frances H (1,591) on 28 Mar 2014

A great film, one of my favorites of all time…

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By Richard G (806) on 29 Jan 2014

My all time favorite Scottish Movie about an American Oilman going to Scotland to buy some oil-drilling rights from an old eccentric living…

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By Paul J (1,190) on 10 Dec 2013

A simple little story that has charm, heart and originality…

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By Campbell F (2) on 31 Aug 2013

Rightly well loved, beautifully shot film filled with warmth, wit and surreal quirkiness. Peter Riegert and Peter Capaldi are outstanding…

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By Lee M (4,001) on 16 Apr 2013

Little-known and bland as it may seem, Local Hero is charming, funny, gracious, intriguing and rewarding rolled into one…

Review of Local Hero (1983)

By Jonathan B (2,317) on 16 Apr 2013

Little-known and bland as it may seem, Local Hero is charming, funny, gracious, intriguing and rewarding rolled into one…

Review of Local Hero (1983)

By Cameron J (1,335) on 16 Apr 2013

Little-known and bland as it may seem, Local Hero is charming, funny, gracious, intriguing and rewarding rolled into one…

Review of Local Hero (1983)

By Adam H (1,241) on 16 Apr 2013

Little-known and bland as it may seem, Local Hero is charming, funny, gracious, intriguing and rewarding rolled into one…

Review of Local Hero (1983)

By Mary T (94) on 05 Apr 2013

We watch this movie every year or so; and still argue about who is the Local Hero…

Review of Local Hero (1983)

By Chris G (1,743) on 27 Feb 2013

If the measure of a classic is that you like it even more the older you get, then Local Hero is a classic in my book…

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By Tanvir M (350) on 31 Jan 2013

A quaint and witty comedy, slow moving, but growing on you through its quiet charm, and fortified by beautiful locations and a haunting score…

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By Stephen E (810) on 20 Jan 2013

A remarkable film. Beautiful scenery and brilliant acting from everyone involved…

Review of Local Hero (1983)

By John S (2,711) on 29 Dec 2012

Exquisite and delightful. Will soften the sharp edges of your life. Mark Knopfler's score is gorgeous…

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By Adrian B (1,364) on 28 Dec 2012

Superb comedy-drama for which an executive Mac (Peter Riegert) is sent by the oil chief Felix Happer (Burt Lancaster) to a small, isolated…

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By Kim R (181) on 23 Dec 2012

Nothing better. Citizen Kane comes close. Best subplot on film - Happer and his psychologist. Brilliant…

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