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House! [2000]
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On the DVD: Director Julian Kemp delivers a competent, if sometimes rambling commentary that delivers the goods about a straightforward production. Other than six trailers, there’s the chance to glimpse Kemp’s short-film Suckers, a suitably wry and cynical look at the world of door-to-door salesmen. --Danny Graydon
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Editorial
Amazon.co.uk Review
A whimsical fantasy, revolving around the world of Bingo, House (2000) was slipped innocuously into the UK’s staple cinematic diet of gangster movies and period dramas and emerged as a genuinely charismatic and immensely likeable film, blissfully content with its small-scale ambitions, not to mention lottery money well spent. Linda (Trainspotting’s Kelly MacDonald) is devoted to her job at the faltering La Scala Bingo Hall in rural Wales, which provides a welcome escape from her domineering aunt. Facing stiff competition from a rival hall, La Scala’s owner Mr. Alanzi (the wonderful Freddie Jones) is at a loss of how to save his beloved home, but Linda’s discovery of an unexpected gift could reverse their fortunes. Effortlessly charming and perfectly cast, House weaves its spirited feel-good tale with an eclectic set of characters (Jason Hughes’ flamboyant star number caller, Mossie Smith’s monstrous flirting colleague), while delivering a realistic glimpse of what makes a place special and memorable. Highly enjoyable, this is a small-scale gem.
Enjoyable and refreshing
Review date: 2008-02-10 Rating: 10 out of 10
House! is a refreshing and fun film to watch especially as it it a home-grown product. No big Hollywood hype, just plenty of talent.
The storyline is of the small people overcoming the big money men and the scene in the Bingo hall when Lynn and Kay sabotage the place is great.
And Kay's (Mossie Smith) seduction of Gavin is hilarious. All the cast deserve praise from the wonderful Freddie Jones right down to the smallest role. A good night's viewing.
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Reviews
Bingo - House! is a Winner
Review date: 2000-12-12 Rating: 10 out of 10
Set in a small South Wales town La Scala bingo hall is struggling to compete with the new, flashy complex that is opening on the other side of town. La Scala has been a family business for three generations, first a music hall then a variety theatre, next a cinema and now a bingo hall. Mr Anzani (Freddie Jones) the present Welsh/Italian owner tries desperately to keep the hall going as his regular clientele desert him to go to the new hi-tech centre. The star caller at La Scala (Jason Hughes) is also deserting the sinking ship to advance his career in the Bingo world. It is up to Linda (Kelly Macdonald) to save the day. Linda discovers that she has inherited her mother's gift of prediction and devises a scheme with her aunt (Miriam Margolyes) to win the big prize and put La Scala back on the map. Meanwhile Linda's working colleague Kay (Mossie Smith) flirts outrageously with any man that comes across her path. She provides most of the laughs, the scene when she gets a soaking when the water tank bursts is brilliant - it has to be seen to be believed.
All the members of the cast are perfect in their roles - it is basically a young cast and obviously full of talent to look for in the future, especially Kelly Macdonald of Train Spotting fame. Everything is just right, the sets, costumes and locations. The director is Julian Kemp - another young person that hopefully we will be hearing a lot more of.
House is a very enjoyable film, there is nothing in it that could offend. No violence, only the odd swear word, no big special effects, no explicit sex scenes - how refreshing. It was good to be able to watch a film and be entertained, laugh at their antics, feel for their anguish and just feel that an enjoyable evening has been spent.
House breezes along with bags of charm - it is a real gem.
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Keith Chegwin
Stacey Ashton
Dean Davies
Ifan Huw Dafydd
Kelly Macdonald
Creators:
Kelly Macdonald (Primary Contributor)
Stacey Ashton (Primary Contributor)
Kjell Vassdal (Cinematographer)
Adam Sutcliffe (Producer)
Christopher Figg (Producer)
David Ball (Producer)
Michael Kelk (Producer)
Eric Styles (Writer)
Jason Sutton (Writer)
Director(s):
Recording label: Pathe Distribution
Manufacturer: Pathe Distribution
EAN: 5060002830437
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: Letterboxed, PAL, Widescreen,
Release date: 2000-12-04
Number of discs: 1
Aspect ratio: 2.35:1
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region code: 2
Running time: 87 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2000
Language: English (Subtitled)
Language: English (Original Language)