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Bob's Weekend
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Worth A Watch
Review date: 2004-04-11 Rating: 6 out of 10
Those with a fondness for Blackpool will enjoy this film, which visits all the well known sites throughout the film. With some notable cameos from Brian Glover and Ricky Tomlinson, along with a very strong performance from new comer Charlotte Jones, this movie is worth a try. But who is Bob ? Well he is none other than "Corries" own, Les Battersby.
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Reviews
Hard to believe this is a directorial debut!!
Review date: 2001-11-30 Rating: 8 out of 10
A truly enjoyable British film that follows our hero Bob through a very difficult weekend in his life. Just about every man's worst fears come to fruition for Bob, who then decides to deal with the fallout by going on the run in what could only be described as a Northern Walkabout. He is helped along the way by Angela, who becomes his companion and guardian angel. Their journey is funny, sad, happy, but mostly surreal. There are some fantastic performances including a powerful (extended)cameo by Brian Glover in one of his last film appearances. Corrie fans will get a huge kick out of seeing Bruce Jones (Les Battersby on the Street)as Bob, whose performance does nothing less than suck you into his world. The flow of the film is very exacting, pacey, and takes your emotions on ride as if you were on the pier in Blackpool. It is hard for me to believe that this was Jevon O'Neill's first feature film as a director. O'Neill's style is surely his own, but I was reminded of Capra throughout, and the way he tactfully injects misery,humour,and imagery makes the film very enjoyable. I have watched it a few times now, and I even have some favourite lines (always a good metric of a movie in my book).
Product Details/Specifications
Actor(s):
Anna Jaskolka
Brian Glover
Ricky Tomlinson
Billy Boden
Bruce Jones
Creators:
Bruce Jones (Primary Contributor)
Brian Glover (Primary Contributor)
Roy D. Smith (Cinematographer)
Jevon O'Neill (Producer)
Jevon O'Neill (Writer)
Nick Thompson (Editor)
Jonny Kurzman (Producer)
Jayson Rothwell (Writer)
Director(s):
Recording label: Guerilla Films
Manufacturer: Guerilla Films
EAN: 5031335031150
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2007-03-05
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Running time: 93 minutes
Language: English (Original Language)