Cemetery Junction (15)

I ve never been to reading,so i cant really comment on its Idyllic representation. What i will say,though,however,was that it had the best lighting that i ve seen in a Brit flick. The plot//script was barely palpable,and one which had been visited many times before,yet it was well balanced in term of character development that it did not let character exploration overshadow the actual story which it was meant to focus on.,the Plotline was fluid in that it did not stall,realistic,yet there appeared to be no convincing build-up to the climactic scene/ending. it was an unusual outing for Ralph Fiennes,certainly one that would have had many wondering what his motives were for taking on this role (with however much gusto that he did). Predictable (from the point they featured Elton's "Saturday Nights Alright for fighting),but some moralistic lessons to be learnt (or reminded of),in particular the Snobberish Class divide that could not be disguised in Pre-Thatcherite Britain (though this echoed Thatcher down to the ground) and of Peer loyalty. Tom Hughes excelled!

It is good to see a British film like this making a success, but I would not choose to watch it again. The characterisation is thin and depends on the Office for its relationships. The scenery is good, but unrealistic (it looks like a Cotswold village rather than 70s Reading) and I do have a problem with directors putting themselves in the plot, although they don't go overboard.

I recently came across this film on Sky Premiere, as I missed out on it at the cinema. I have to say it was an excellent film and better than expected. There were some excellent moments and typical Gervais/Merchant humour in parts. I like the scene that made reference to Elton John - what we know vs. what they did not know in 1973.

I actually really enjoyed this film, It made me laugh which is always a good sign and I loved seeing all the 70's stuff. My only criticism is that it was a bit slow in parts. I'd recommend it and have done to my friends already.

I really liked this movie. I wasn't sure where it was going for the first 20 minutes or so but as it found its groove it was clear that humanity would prevail in sketching the lives of the young uns. Jack Doolan's brilliant cover of Cum On Feel the Noize was a highlight for me.

Pretty dire on all accounts. Ralph Fiennes evil Dad was pitiful, as was the script. "lets go to the Majestic.....its Majestic". Now as I remember the Majestic was not the same place as Wigan Casino so why the Northern Soul cover and dance sequence? Reading in the 70s had loads of Teds, Mods, Bikers and throbbing Reggae sound systems what happened to them? Made it look and feel very boring. Reading looked like some over twee Henley. Just go visit Cemetery Junction today its a lot more interesting. A missed opportunity to stand out and produce something out of the ordinary but this film offers the same bland fare. Shame

The best film i have ever seen

Average film: the acting was good but the storyline was predictable and the humour weak. Not enough happened, there was no drama or suspence, the romance was not built up at all and I left feeling I had wasted 90 mins of my time. There were a few vaguely amusing bits but I can understand why we were the only people in the cinema watching the only screening of the day. A let down, boring and uninspiring...nothing new or imaginatice. BUT the acting and casting was good.

Hilarious in parts, touching in others, this film is a winner. It has, in bucket-loads, what most films lack - warmth. I'd ready too many indifferent reviews beforehand, and so was waiting to be won over; within twenty minutes I was hooked. A thoroughly enjoyable life-affirming film that, in my opinion, you have to see.

This is Gervais' first proper crack at making a movie, the invention of lying doesn't really count. I thought for somebody who has had his own record-breaking pod casts/radio show, award-winning tv show, three immensely popular stand-up shows, that his attempt at creating a movie which you enjoyed, which you laughed at, and which you didn't get bored at was incredibly well done. Before you critisise, go look at the directors who write the crap for 'Scary movie 8' and 'date-trip' or whatever trollop they're coming up with, they've had millions and years to make good movies, and are failing. This film beats 90% of the films released this year hands down, so for that - well done Team Gervais!