Review of Withnail & I (1987) by Jim M — 08 Oct 2009
London 1969: Two unemployed actors Withnail and Marwood (credited only as "& I") share a flat filled with unwashed dishes, empty bottles of booze, rodents and God knows what else. Nearing the end of the 60's they decide to borrow Withnail' Uncle Montys (an eccentric homosexual) cottage to dry out. A holiday that tests their friendship, especially when Monty shows up with an eye towards Marwood...
Based on Director Bruce Robinson on experiances and produced by Beatle George Harrison, the film presents a tragi-comic look at the end of the 60's (a generation remebered fondly by those who where there, less so by the rest of us). A cult classic in Britain mostly due to Paul McGanns neurotic Marwood and Richard E. Grants perpatually drunk and smoking Withnail who's breeding leads him to believe his squalor is the result of the world being against him. Some good shots of the country and Monty (Richard Griffiths) and the pairs drug dealer "Headhunter" Danny (Ralph Brown) are amusing to watch. Be warned this is a pretty English affair and its humors not for everyone. Recommended for those with a taste for the 60's or British comedy.
This review of Withnail & I (1987) was written by Jim M on 08 Oct 2009.
Withnail & I has generally received very positive reviews.
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