bodhi
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Post by bodhi on Apr 12, 2005 18:14:04 GMT
what does everyone think is the greatest ever british film?
the more i see dead mans shoes the more it threatens to topple my choice at number one.
romeo brass is my current number two with twentyfourseven at three, but my number one choice is withnail and i.
withnail is just a superb piece of filmmaking with the best script i have ever read. as a writer i am in complete awe of it.
last summer me and my girlfriend found the actual cottage they stayed in whilst on holiday in cumbria. it is really run down now and took ages to find but it sent shivers down my spine just being there. lots of photos were taken.
does anyone else love withnail? what are others choice for greatest british film?
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Post by Companero on Apr 12, 2005 22:03:48 GMT
Tough question. Can't single out one but here's a few of my favourites:
Sapphire (1959)
If... (1968)
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
Don't Look Now (1973)
The Long Good Friday (1980)
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Post by Conkers on Apr 12, 2005 22:22:52 GMT
1. A Room For Romeo Brass
2. Dead Mans Shoes
3. Trainspotting
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Post by jtrodreigez on Apr 13, 2005 9:22:26 GMT
In no order dudes,
Dead mans shoes,
Romeo brass,
Brighton rock,
scum,
trainspotting,
momento, ( how do you count something as british? Director? writer? )
croupier,
the ladykillers ( original, could be american )
sexy beast,
i know ive done it again, i just listed loads of films and missed the point. errr, i cant pick the best.
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Post by jtrodreigez on Apr 13, 2005 9:24:22 GMT
nice to see dont look now in there compadre, jesus thats a scary film. dwarfs in red cloaks with meat cleavers......you cant write that shit man. Was an american wearwolf english? its great. ( nazi zombies!!!!! outta sight man. )
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Post by grain69 on Apr 13, 2005 10:09:35 GMT
If were talking good British films what about Peter Mullan as an actor and director.
I would put "My Name is Joe" high on my list as one of my favourites.
Has anyone seen "Orphans" that film moved me in every direction possible.
My top film is and will always be Romeo Brass but I hope Shane still has something up his sleeve that might change my mind
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Post by Conkers on Apr 13, 2005 12:09:38 GMT
I forgot Scum, that too is a great film..
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Post by jtrodreigez on Apr 13, 2005 14:50:22 GMT
you only like scum for the potting shed scene conkers ya dirty pervert.
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bodhi
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Post by bodhi on Apr 13, 2005 19:11:11 GMT
If were talking good British films what about Peter Mullan as an actor and director. I would put "My Name is Joe" high on my list as one of my favourites. Has anyone seen "Orphans" that film moved me in every direction possible. orphans is a great film. good shout. peter mullan is fantastic. i also loved young adam which he appeared in with ewan mcgregor and tilda swinton. if don't look now gets a shout i also have to mention the other great british film made that year. the wicker man, awesome film |
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Post by Companero on Apr 13, 2005 20:34:57 GMT
As much as I admire Mike Hodges, I have to disagree on Croupier. Am I alone in thinking this was yet another case of 'The Emperor's New Clothes.' I just didn't connect with the film, an Clive Owen was as wooden as ever.
Talking of Owen. I watched Closer recently. Not a bad film, though pretentious in parts. However, I can't believe Clive Owen was Oscar nominated for his performance. I've seen hobbie horses give more emotion and range.
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Post by StrayGoat on Apr 26, 2005 11:23:47 GMT
I'm surprised nobody has mentioned 28 Days Later...I thought that was one of the best British films in ages. I agree with everyone else though - Romeo Brass is the best, followed by DMS. I quite like Nuts in May and Riff Raff too.
Was the first Hellraiser british? That stood out as a horror film. Not that I'm into horror films much.
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Post by StrayGoat on Apr 27, 2005 7:46:21 GMT
Another couple of good Brit films were Alicia's Journey with Bob Hoskins and 10 Rillington Place (or something like that) with John Hurt about the Christie murders just after the war.
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Post by jtrodreigez on Apr 27, 2005 9:06:11 GMT
Thats felicias journeys mate and is it british? it was directed by Atom Egoan ( spelling? ) a great canadian ( i think ) director.
Can you count staw dogs as british or a clockwork orange? both greaty films though.
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Post by Phill on Apr 27, 2005 17:18:40 GMT
Witchfinder General (as bleak a film you're likely to see)
If...
Kes
A Clockwork Orange (made in britain produced in britain,british IMO)
The Long Good Friday(Faultless!!!)
Withnail And I
And all of Shane's Work of course ;D
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Post by Conkers on Apr 27, 2005 22:43:19 GMT
fuckin Kes. i forgot that too.
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