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Reviewed by UK Guest, 19th Sep 2004. |
| Review Summary: A real; `Must See` film |
Overall Score: 5/5
 
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Review: Set in a time following the 1984 miners strike, Brassed Off combines hard hitting politics as the Thatcher Government closes down the Nations coal industry, with humour, romance and really great brass band music played by the real Grimethorpe Colliery Band as the fictitious Grimley Colliery Band. It is set in the town of Grimley, a town whose main industry is its coal mine. Decisions are being made on the closure of Grimley pit amongst many others, and the film could have decended into despair as the miners learn that their only source of income is soon to cease. However exceptional performances by a totally convincing cast - including Pete Postlethwaite as Danny the elderly brass band leader, Tara Fitzgerald the newcomer to the band who hides a secret, Ewan McGregor who soon latches on to the considerable charms of Tara, and Stephen Tompkinson, Danny's son in the film, whose problems with his wife, and lack of money are only increased by his father who believes `nothing else matters but music`. With fantastic music permeating throughout the film as the plot unfolds this is a must see - then must see again, and again film. Will Danny realise his life time ambition of taking the Grimley band to the National Brass Band finals or will the band be forced to disband through lack of cash? You will have to see the film to find out - but the journey will be memorable and thought provoking on several levels. If you never see another film, don't miss this one it's pure quality throughout. |
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5 |
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5 |
| Recommended? | |
Yes |
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