Genevieve
1953 Directed by Henry Cornelius
Synopsis
Two friends driving in the London to Brighton vintage car rally bet on which of them will be the first to arrive back home.
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A family favourite of Britons everywhere, this is collectively ingrained on the consciousness of a nation thanks to endless showings on Sunday afternoons, of which it could be argued a film like this was made for. Bizarre then that Film 4 chose instead to screen it today (Wednesday afternoon) but I'm not complaining. It was a great chance to revisit it.
A massive hit in its day (seriously think Four Weddings big) this is quaint, charming, witty, beautiful to look out, well played by the impressive quartet of Gregson, Sheridan, More and Kendall, and with a perfect legendary score from Larry Adler. Utterly evocative of not only its time (the early 50s) but of those countless Sunday afternoons too.
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Charming but dated 1950's British comedy.
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"I loved the scenes of 1950s London and English countryside, but found the constant arguing between the characters to be unfunny. The way that the men spoke to the women was perhaps an insight into the way that it was acceptable to speak back in the good old days?"
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One of the most charming movies I've ever seen. The legendary Kay Kendall "trumpet scene" alone makes it worth watching.
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A family favourite of Britons everywhere, this is collectively ingrained on the consciousness of a nation thanks to endless showings on Sunday afternoons, of which it could be argued a film like this was made for. Bizarre then that Film 4 chose instead to screen it today (Wednesday afternoon) but I'm not complaining. It was a great chance to revisit it.
A massive hit in its day (seriously think Four Weddings big) this is quaint, charming, witty, beautiful to look out, well played by the impressive quartet of Gregson, Sheridan, More and Kendall, and with a perfect legendary score from Larry Adler. Utterly evocative of not only its time (the early 50s) but of those countless Sunday afternoons too.
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Charming but dated 1950's British comedy.
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"I loved the scenes of 1950s London and English countryside, but found the constant arguing between the characters to be unfunny. The way that the men spoke to the women was perhaps an insight into the way that it was acceptable to speak back in the good old days?"
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I obviously shouldn't be watching films today, as this is the second British classic that didn't do anything for me.
This was just silly and quite dated.
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A typical British comedy but hugely fun and innocent.