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Gregory's Girl [1981]
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Amazon.co.uk Review
There is something so utterly captivating about this Bill Forsyth film--whether it's the quaintly authentic Scottish accents (they had to be softened for its US release) or the wholly universal story of young love. But what really gives Gregory's Girl its evergreen appeal is the enchanting performance of young Gordon John Sinclair as the eponymous gangly lead. With his shock of red hair, he's all arms and legs--and inexperience. Gregory becomes infatuated with Dorothy (a lovely Dee Hepburn), who proves a heartier and better athlete than he is. Gregory's so clueless, he relies on advice from his wee sister. The story may be familiar, but Forsyth's astute and affectionate rendering gives the film its momentum (the film won best screenplay at the British Academy Awards). If American viewers at first struggle to understand the well-written banter, it is worth the effort because there's charm in nearly every line. It's curious that both Sinclair and Hepburn, seemingly poised on the brink of stardom here, either chose not to take advantage of the possible opportunity or weren't ever offered roles as wonderful as these. (Sinclair had a small role in Forsyth's Local Hero and starred in 1986's The Girl in the Picture and other small films. Hepburn appears to have worked only once post-Gregory, a brief stint in the British series Crossroads.) Forsyth completed a 1998 sequel, with Sinclair and Ever After's Dougray Scott. --N.F. Mendoza
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Soundtrack: English mono
Video Aspect Ratio: Feature - 4:3
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Synopsis
Lanky young Gregory and his schoolmates are just starting to notice the opposite sex. Lacking confidence and unsure of exactly what to do, Gregory sets out to win the heart of Dorothy, a classmate who unfortunately is much better at soccer than he is. Scottish director Bill Forsyth (LOCAL HERO) imbues this small, heartfelt, and singularly quirky tale of adolescent longing with an astoundingly generous dose of sensitivity and true-to-life heart.
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From the Back Cover
In a Scottish new town, Gregory, a school footballer becomes aware of....girls! Life is OK for Gregory-even when he loses his star position in the football team to gorgeous Dorothy of 5a. demoted to goalie, he now has time to revel in her triumphs on the field and to dream of the possibilities that just may lie ahead......off the field. But his interest is not entirely reciprocated. Will he survive a rebuff? Can his friends cure him of his terrible infatuation? Will he score with Dorothy? Will he score at all? Who's going to be Gregory's Girl?
Warm and wonderful
Review date: 2008-02-04 Rating: 10 out of 10
I never tire of watching this film. It is simply perfect. Every word of dialogue is spot on. Always appears in the 'top 50' lists somewhere. "Bella - bella".
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Nostalgic, but not really much of a movie
Review date: 2008-02-01 Rating: 6 out of 10
Gregory's Girl was big news at the time of its release and several cast members went on to bigger and better things. However, when viewed almost 3 decades later it is a rather limp film and not much of a movie at all - it's a bit like an extended version of Grange Hill on a low budget.
Still, it has its place. It's probably a memorable aspect of Scottish film-making, and apart from the Inland Revenue, it is something that put the new town of Cumbernauld on the map. Cumbernauld, about 14 miles northeast of Glasgow was formed as a new town in 1957 to accommodate the overspill from Glasgow's slum-housing. The town has had a bad press for a long time now (boring architecture and low level of amenties) so anything that can add a bit of colour (albeit of a nostalgic mode) to the place has to be worthwhile.
Gregory's Girl has some interesting smaller roles - the legendary comedian Chick Murray for example, and Alex Norton of subsequent Taggart fame. Of course, Claire Grogan and Dee Hepburn, not to mention the lead guy, all went on to enjoy various levels of success.
At only 87 minutes long it's easy viewing and the whole idea should probably be commended as Scottish film-making is not know for its high level of output.
Charming and innocent throwback.
Review date: 2008-01-28 Rating: 10 out of 10
This comedy gets sweeter and more endearing the older it gets. Made back in the the mists of time when every other youth was not a 'hoodie' and every other adult was not a...well, something even worse, here we have an innocent world where gangly, awkward teenagers fret and frustrate over becoming adults despite all the adults clearly being even more childish than they are. Girls may become boys, the Earth that flies through space at 1,000 miles a second (it's a well known fact) might flip over on its axis, but boys will always be boys and young love what makes their world go round.
OWN THIS MOVIE!!!
Review date: 2006-09-11 Rating: 10 out of 10
Simply put,you need this movie.IF you care at all about film in any shape or form,you must own this hilarious character comedy. Like The Blues Brothers before it,this film is sidesplittingly funny,without apparently possessing a single joke>Trust me,please...buy this movie.[...]
Bella Bella!
Review date: 2006-03-11 Rating: 10 out of 10
This is a film that I could never tire of watching.
I live in the town, and went to the school, that it was filmed. I saw many of the scenes being filmed. I was refused my acting debut at the chip shop scene when the director said "no bikes today son". Never know I could have ended up in Hollywood!!
You may say then that I'm biased when I give this film 5 stars bu it is with all honesty that I say that i would give the film the same score regardless. It is so well observed, the one liners are great and (i don't think anyone has mentioned this) the music is top notch too.
Outstanding!
P.S.Why did Gregory say he was leaving the school and then walk into the schools swimming pool?
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
John Gordon Sinclair
Clare Grogan
Jake D'Arcy
Robert Buchanan (II)
Dee Hepburn
Creators:
John Gordon Sinclair (Primary Contributor)
Dee Hepburn (Primary Contributor)
Director(s):
Recording label: Cinema Club
Manufacturer: Cinema Club
EAN: 5014138288266
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Full Screen, PAL,
Release date: 2004-06-07
Number of discs: 1
Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 87 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1982-05-26
Language: English (Original Language)