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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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By Milena K (18) on 11 Nov 2012

Entertaining with a mild humour throughout. A good watch and a good plot…

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By Pierre K (147) on 06 Sep 2012

Funny and touching movie about real life local hero captures very well how simple and real life can be to give us a movie worth seeing if we…

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By Jim F (603) on 01 Aug 2012

It starts off slow... and doesn't really go anyway, I felt the conclusion was understated also…

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By Alex F (1,325) on 01 Aug 2012

Low key movie with some nice little bits... I couldnt really buy into it though and it left me a little lost by the end…

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By Jeff B (2,998) on 08 Jul 2012

Quaint wee early 80s Scottish flick set in a remote fishing town…

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