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Bookmark this pageMorris: A Life with Bells On (2009)
Director: Lucy Akhurst
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From Time Out London
'Morris is my life… I'd die for it.' Derecq Twist (Oldham) is a quiet radical of the Morris dancing world, although you wouldn't guess it from looking at this meek West Dorset tractor mechanic. Actress Akhurst directs her first feature from a script by lead actor Oldham, whose mock-doc approach to Morris is straight out of the Christopher Guest mould. It's tough to maintain the momentum of this brand of straight-faced comedy over an entire feature, but a kind-hearted approach to character and warm attitude towards its subject helps – along with the sort of daring that allows Akhurst to film Californian scenes in what looks suspiciously like Devon. Akhurst's thesp connections no doubt helped to lure names such as Jacobi, Walter and Wise to the party. Very silly, but rigorously so.Author: Dave Calhoun
Time Out London Issue 2040: 24-30 September, 2009
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- Arleen said...
- Posted on Jun 13 2011 23:02 I think this film is absolutely marvelous. The humour is quite unique and had me laughing helplessly, and in the sad parts, close to tears. Every actor was "spot on" making the whole movie believable and an absolute joy. The whole cast and crew have produced something to be proud of.
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Cast & crew
Director: Lucy Akhurst
Cast: Lucy Akhurst, Charles Thomas Oldham, Derek Jacobi, Harriet Walter, Greg Wise
Genre(s): Comedy
Rated: 12A
Duration: 100 mins
UK Release: Sep 23 2009
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