My Wrongs 8245-8249 and 117
- 2002
- 12m
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6.6/10
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Disaster after disaster, an already frail man descends into madness after his talking dog announces that he is actually his defence lawyer.Disaster after disaster, an already frail man descends into madness after his talking dog announces that he is actually his defence lawyer.Disaster after disaster, an already frail man descends into madness after his talking dog announces that he is actually his defence lawyer.
- Won 1 BAFTA Award
- 1 win total
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Miranda Pleasence
- Imogen
- (as Miranda Pleasance)
- …
Phil Cornwell
- Voice of Gerbil
- (voice)
Storyline
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- Crazy creditsStunt Ducks - David Hemming's Bird Slave Circus Action Baby - The Amersham Hurlable Child Kennel Mr Considine's Personal Flautist - Lilliana Hopetrap
- SoundtracksThe Nights Are Cold
Written by Richard Hawley
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a twisted brainwrong...
This is the debut film from satirist, surrealist comedian and cult phenomenon Chris Morris, whose fans have levelled criticism at the project as it is a reinterpretation of a story already featured in his dark, late-night sketch show 'Blue Jam'.
As a Morris fan myself, I was somewhat sceptical about the need for a retelling of this tale - a blackly comic piece about a man who is so depressed that he believes his dog is talking to him, and providing some frankly terrible advice.
So I'm happy to report that the film is indeed successful, at least for the most part, and this is largely due to Morris's skill as a filmmaker. The tone is stylish and experimental, and manages to breath new life into the story - Morris has clearly built upon what he started in his last TV series, 'Jam'. And as well as directing the film, Morris has also written the electro-ambient soundtrack, which interplays cleverly with the camerawork to create some neat moments.
However, some of the gags don't translate to the screen particularly well - and this is largely because cinema isn't the best medium to convey the protagonist's reasoning behind his erratic behaviour - described so effectively in the radio version. Therefore, if you plan to watch this film, I'd highly recommend listening to the original Blue Jam monologue on which it is based (included on the DVD now available), which provides some of the detail and il(logic) behind the character's actions.
Maybe next time then, a new story tailor-made for the screen would be more satisfying, but this is still an accomplished debut.
9/10
As a Morris fan myself, I was somewhat sceptical about the need for a retelling of this tale - a blackly comic piece about a man who is so depressed that he believes his dog is talking to him, and providing some frankly terrible advice.
So I'm happy to report that the film is indeed successful, at least for the most part, and this is largely due to Morris's skill as a filmmaker. The tone is stylish and experimental, and manages to breath new life into the story - Morris has clearly built upon what he started in his last TV series, 'Jam'. And as well as directing the film, Morris has also written the electro-ambient soundtrack, which interplays cleverly with the camerawork to create some neat moments.
However, some of the gags don't translate to the screen particularly well - and this is largely because cinema isn't the best medium to convey the protagonist's reasoning behind his erratic behaviour - described so effectively in the radio version. Therefore, if you plan to watch this film, I'd highly recommend listening to the original Blue Jam monologue on which it is based (included on the DVD now available), which provides some of the detail and il(logic) behind the character's actions.
Maybe next time then, a new story tailor-made for the screen would be more satisfying, but this is still an accomplished debut.
9/10
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- Apr 5, 2003
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By what name was My Wrongs 8245-8249 and 117 (2002) officially released in Canada in English?
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