Review of Sunshine on Leith (2013) by Dave C — 15 May 2014

Loved the music, the humour and the setting. Needed to translate a bit for Oz son in law!

This review of Sunshine on Leith (2013) was written by Dave C on 15 May 2014.

Sunshine on Leith has generally received positive reviews.

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By Simon Weaving (195) for Screenwize (216) on 20 May 2014

A wee bit twee and syrupy, this jaunty Scottish musical works hard to take you from misery to happiness all to the upbeat sound of The Proclaimers…

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By Ian C (1,796) on 21 May 2014

The opening scene is brilliant. The final scene is awesome. Unfortunately what happens in-between is nowhere near as good…

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By Venetia D (144) on 01 Jun 2014

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By Brett B (1,185) on 22 Aug 2014

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By Paul K (987) on 15 Feb 2016

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By Wendy P (52) on 16 Aug 2014

If you like a lovely Scottish accent & the songs of the Proclaimers it's worth a watch. Nice feel good film…

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By Colleen B (74) on 05 Apr 2018

Yes yes yes! This movie was somewhat predictable but you don't care. It's hard not to root for everyone while singing along and wiping a few tears…

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By Andy P (1,510) on 08 Aug 2014

This fim is cheerful, easy-going and so warm that only the hardest and coldest of hearts will be able to resist it's charm…

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By Duncan N (7) on 29 Jan 2017

How on earth did that get 93%. 2 very simple problems with this film.Extraordinarily shallow characters and boring plot…

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By Johnny T (1,375) on 06 Aug 2014

Shamelessly contrived in the manner of most jukebox musicals, and more than a wee bit precious, the movie has little use for emotional shadings…

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