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I've seen four British movies from beginning to end in my lifetime. All four have gotten a thumbs-up.
The Full Monty - About unumployed steel workers who put on an all-male nude revue to make money. Really funny bet pretty weird. It was also touching in a few scenes, although the British are very guarded with their emotions and the film reflected it. But a great movie nonetheless.
Billy Elliott - About a poor kid whose dad wants him to learn to box, but would rather learn to dance. By far one of the weirdest movies I've seen in my entire life. But like TFM, very touching and almost sad in a couple of places.
Bend it Like Beckham - About a young woman from an immigrant Indian family whose parents want her to become a proper Indian wife, but who would rather play soccer (or "football" if you want to get all British about it). Definitely funny, and lacked the "weirdness" of the previous two movies on this list. And one of the best soundtracks ever.
Calendar Girls - True story about middle-aged British women who pose nude for a calendar to raise money for a hospital. At times I was rolling on the floor laughing and at times I was choking back tears. Highly recommended.
Any British movies that you'd like to comment on or recommend?
The Full Monty - About unumployed steel workers who put on an all-male nude revue to make money. Really funny bet pretty weird. It was also touching in a few scenes, although the British are very guarded with their emotions and the film reflected it. But a great movie nonetheless.
Billy Elliott - About a poor kid whose dad wants him to learn to box, but would rather learn to dance. By far one of the weirdest movies I've seen in my entire life. But like TFM, very touching and almost sad in a couple of places.
Bend it Like Beckham - About a young woman from an immigrant Indian family whose parents want her to become a proper Indian wife, but who would rather play soccer (or "football" if you want to get all British about it
). Definitely funny, and lacked the "weirdness" of the previous two movies on this list. And one of the best soundtracks ever. Calendar Girls - True story about middle-aged British women who pose nude for a calendar to raise money for a hospital. At times I was rolling on the floor laughing and at times I was choking back tears. Highly recommended.
Any British movies that you'd like to comment on or recommend?
