It's an interesting premise but the execution is poor. This is a well-made bad film, which is quite frustrating.
If I had to single out anything it's the story. Sometimes a very poor predictable plot will be successful (witness the Full Monty from the same producer) but this time it is devoid of charm and flops badly.
I don't need formulaic traditional three-act structures but the characters need to be solid and true. The three main relationships at the centre of the film offer conflict but no drama because the characters are under-developed and so their actions are unconvincing.
Ideally the accents would be more accessible for an international audience while still being authentic. I say accents but it's really only one actor I had a problem with.
There were a couple of laugh out loud moments in the film and it generated a few smiles but I was surprised to see it described as a comedy on IMDB. I honestly don't think it was written as one.
I'm afraid I can't think of a single reason to see this film and I've really tried to, honestly.
If I had to single out anything it's the story. Sometimes a very poor predictable plot will be successful (witness the Full Monty from the same producer) but this time it is devoid of charm and flops badly.
I don't need formulaic traditional three-act structures but the characters need to be solid and true. The three main relationships at the centre of the film offer conflict but no drama because the characters are under-developed and so their actions are unconvincing.
Ideally the accents would be more accessible for an international audience while still being authentic. I say accents but it's really only one actor I had a problem with.
There were a couple of laugh out loud moments in the film and it generated a few smiles but I was surprised to see it described as a comedy on IMDB. I honestly don't think it was written as one.
I'm afraid I can't think of a single reason to see this film and I've really tried to, honestly.