A movie that has not lost any of it's excellence since it was first produced 15 or more years ago.
The opening scene of Willie Ross as Sue's father walking home from the pub drunk is hilarious and sets the tone of the whole film. I have to give maximum credit to Willie Ross the actor, as I have never seen a drunk played so perfectly by any other actor - you will believe he really is permanently drunk.
It's a film that can be watched many times over as you will miss some great lines and acting nuances each time. For instance; During the street argument Sue's father calls Rita a slag and Bob takes his coat off to face down Sue's dad. But, he can't look Sue's father in the eye as his head is bobbing around too much because he is drunk. It only lasts a few seconds but Bob is trying to follow the fathers eyes to stare him out and can't. -hilarious!
The film is full of these moments.
It's gritty and sad and wonderful in equal measure.
The opening scene of Willie Ross as Sue's father walking home from the pub drunk is hilarious and sets the tone of the whole film. I have to give maximum credit to Willie Ross the actor, as I have never seen a drunk played so perfectly by any other actor - you will believe he really is permanently drunk.
It's a film that can be watched many times over as you will miss some great lines and acting nuances each time. For instance; During the street argument Sue's father calls Rita a slag and Bob takes his coat off to face down Sue's dad. But, he can't look Sue's father in the eye as his head is bobbing around too much because he is drunk. It only lasts a few seconds but Bob is trying to follow the fathers eyes to stare him out and can't. -hilarious!
The film is full of these moments.
It's gritty and sad and wonderful in equal measure.