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By Antonio Z (48) on 25 Aug 2008

Very good, very unique comedy. I think it's best moments were the ones that revolved around the greed of the townspeople…

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By Mark W (2,041) on 23 Aug 2008

Great story about a man falling in love with a small Scottish town. Burt Lancaster and his psychologist add a bit of levity…

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By Laura C (455) on 18 Aug 2008

Fantastic scenary, great characters/writing, and a great political statement about localism…

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By Todd Mccarthy (1,810) for Variety (12,700) on 12 Aug 2008

While modest in intent and gentle in feel, Local Hero is loaded with wry, offbeat humor and is the sort of satisfying, personal picture that…

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By Tim J (284) on 12 Aug 2008

Gentle and amusing comedy about Texan oil developers who meet their match in the townsfolk of a Scottish village…

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By Nigel L (86) on 07 Aug 2008

Bill Forsyth's career went horribly downhill after he moved to America, proving that some people not only won't hit the big time by going to…

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By Andrew D (1,611) on 24 Jul 2008

Ideal film for a lazy sunday. Witty and really charming…

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By Adam B (2,189) on 21 Jul 2008

A very genteel comedy, one that you might expect from the 50's rather than the 80s, but enjoyable nonetheless…

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By Frankie A (80) on 20 Jul 2008

Sweet story of an oil co…

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By Les E (496) on 08 Jul 2008

Sweet story. Just a bit too long. Very slow but that fits nicely with the scenery…

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By Nancy The Shieldmaiden (57) on 07 Jul 2008

Love it! Great cast, story, location etc…

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By Alyssa C (96) on 05 Jul 2008

Forsyth's follow up to Gregory's Girl keeps that film's charm and humour,while wrapping a better,larger story around it's perfectly rounded…

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By Kevin Y (180) on 26 Jun 2008

It's hard to use the word charming in a movie review without sounding really insufferable, but charming is the word…

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By Deboriah D (1) on 09 Jun 2008

Seen it, Loved it...need to see it again…

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By Trish R (31) on 07 Jun 2008

Such a beautiful ..gentle, funny film.... probably my favorite film of all time…

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By Mark S (2,772) on 05 Jun 2008

This film has everything and the gentle way the american oil executive gradualy goes native in scotland is wonderful to watch. seen it so many times…

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By William R (799) on 05 Jun 2008

This film has everything and the gentle way the american oil executive gradualy goes native in scotland is wonderful to watch. seen it so many times…

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By Mark B (2,206) on 02 Jun 2008

Some stuff happens and then some more stuff happens, plus their are a bunch of weird subplots. the soundtrack blows…

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By Richard M (1,299) on 19 May 2008

One of the most delightful, charming and fun movies ever made. Period. Great writing, acting, directing, scenes, the works…

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By Steve J (513) on 08 May 2008

Great atmosphere, just not enough for me though…

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