Monday, July 25, 2005
TAKE IT OFF
The Full Monty (1997) made the NYTimes 1176 Best Film List.
I am surprised. While I really liked the film, it felt as if it was too much fun to be 'good'.
Well, having sat listless and bored in front of someone's idea of a comedy, I know that making fun is an art. And in this film, they have mastered the art. All of them.
By this time everyone should know the story. If not, where have you been?
The guys are great. The editing is great. The story is great. A nice combination of comedy and a little pathos. John said it was like Billy Elliot, only for adults. We adored Billy, who did not make it into the Best List.
Anyway, who is counting?
We liked Robert Carlyle who we have seen in several films and liked him a lot. He is perfect here as the guy who gets it all going, then walks the fine line of fear and courage to keep the dream alive.
There is a nice gay connection in the film as well.
I will give it a 4 out of Netflix5.
