Watch Kermode's review of The Boat That Rocked, Richard Curtis' nostalgic take on pirate radio in the 1960s
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@billyb5806 жыл бұрын
I feel this is essentially a really good review. He's not saying this is a good film - he goes on a lot here about how the film falls apart technically. Plot points all over the place, jokes with questionable humour, erratic pacing. He does not deny any of the negative points people in the comments are making; he really is agreeing. However, what he says that is interesting, which I found in my viewing, is that the film has heart and wit at its core, which made it fun to watch. The chemistry between the characters really sets this, as Ifans, Seymour-Hoffman and co all bounce off each other convincingly. The film has spirit, and this is where the director point was made: it is common to Richard Curtis films to have this heart and wit. That's the point he makes; the boat that rocked is no great film, and hating it is absolutely fine. But Kermode also notes that the film can be appreciated too for its wit. This is a great review because it quite accurately realised this film is one that can be thoroughly enjoyed despite its flaws.
@Limubi110 жыл бұрын
See I watched this film not knowing who directed it, I thought it was a great film, really really funny.
@julesmorton15 жыл бұрын
There's so much wrong with this film, the ending takes forever, editted badly, far too long. But I laughed and smiled throughout consistently, and I loved the music, and cried a little. Same problems and pluses with Love Actually. Phillip Seymour Hoffman is great in it and that kid was doing a very good
@dmpcornwall12 жыл бұрын
My partner and I watched this film last night. I thought that the first half hour was wonderful, I loved the zippy fly on the wall style of the opening. However, it ran out of steam and numerous plot points got picked up and then dropped. Very entertaining though.
@MrKeepitunderyourhat12 жыл бұрын
A word of advice: don't back up your arguments with the fact that you study film at university. The temptation to ignore everything you say becomes too much.
@EdPlays199710 жыл бұрын
Mark liked the film? He must have a lot more patience than I do.
@bigkuriboh3814 Жыл бұрын
It's a great film.
@ryanmccallum81915 жыл бұрын
The film was amazing. The whole idea of living on a boat, the cast, the clothes, the music, the women. It's a blokes dream. It tells the whole story of that period quite well. Im not quite sure what anyone else can expect a bunch of stoners on a boat in the middle of the ocean to be doing??? It was never going to be an action based film. But I think it is one of the best British films ever made. Rock n roll baby
@jamescressey33902 жыл бұрын
Rock "N" Roll!!!!!
@allaboutdmagic11 жыл бұрын
Guest House Paradiso falls snugly into the category of guilty pleasure for many.
@prufrockj.a85328 жыл бұрын
I adored this film. It's one of those quintessential feel-good movies that make you go through a roller-coaster of emotions simply because you care a lot of about the characters and their interactions. Such a good movie and endlessly rewatchable.
@jilly-anneskinner92005 жыл бұрын
I loved this film but all I want to do now I watch it the second time is fast forward all the Twat London bits... much prefer it just being the gang on the boat
@hyt643415 жыл бұрын
This is the most I've ever agreed with Kermode, I agree entirely about Love Actually, I hated it at first but its charm eventually won me over. I also agree that the charm of this film enables you to overlook the structural problems
@russellrattys65813 жыл бұрын
One part that got me was when the police raided the fishing boat that had been put in place of the radio boat, and the skipper was mocking the police and mentioned tuna (tuner) as in radio set 😂 I get the film is loosely based on radio Caroline 🤔 I wish the film had been longer, it would have been even more awesome for old style tech and radio enthusiasts Once i had seen the boat that rocked i started watching documentaries on pirate radio 👍
@ads87668915 жыл бұрын
There's a town in the Orkneys called Twatt. It's an old joke.
@ken13115 жыл бұрын
Wow, I thought I was the only one who felt that way about Richard Curtis and his work. No matter how bad it gets, you're just forced to like it!!!
@xeractus14 жыл бұрын
I surprised myself a lot by liking this film. However I'm certain that if it wasn't set in the era that it was I wouldn't have cared very much.
@255ad10 жыл бұрын
“You look suspiciously square to be a fan of this radio station” what in the name of god made Richard Curtis think an individual who could say that would be someone you’d want to be on the side of?
@Limubi110 жыл бұрын
And yet I totally was... mainly because it's Billy Nighy and he's a really well written character.
@thegirlinquestion5 жыл бұрын
well the guy was a government agent and WAS a square, so wtf is your problem
@combandpaper2839 жыл бұрын
I normally agree with Mark. Not on this occasion :-/
@Rickyroo19808 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this too, saw it in the cinema with my ex and her mum way back when
@Lilyanna2989 жыл бұрын
The scene where they try to set up the boy to lose his virginity by him sneaking into the bed of a woman who is expecting to have sex with someone else (which is classed as Rape by Deception) was really horrible. Other than that the film was ok.
@andymc2413 жыл бұрын
Simon Mayo looks rough
@jamescressey33902 жыл бұрын
I"ve seen the movie at its entirety they weren't afraid to stand against the Government
@PurpleBadger15 жыл бұрын
The central joke is "This guy is called Twatt?"... How? It's a long-running joke. And I doubt liking the movie or not comes down to thinking the word twatt is funny. What a closed-minded idiot. But the movie was a little disjointed, thrown together. But I liked that.
@ComandoPadentro13 жыл бұрын
@Filmzie I LOVE Love Actually... It's my favourite romantic comedy and a must see on christmas eve for me and my girlfriend...
@ExtremeAnalDischarge12 жыл бұрын
I took it from a Robert Smigel routine.
@paulklein804813 жыл бұрын
I like Love Actually.
@MrKeepitunderyourhat12 жыл бұрын
Of course it isn't invalid, but don't go around acting like it's superior just because you're studying film. It'll just make people disagree with it more. Your opinion is of no more value than that of myself, a humble English Lit student.
@BriefEncounter198715 жыл бұрын
to be fair i knw richard curtis aint every1's cup of tea.....but i really liked it!! yeh could have been a few improvements bt i smiled and laughed all the way thru.....couldnt help myself :D the soundtrack saved it i think xx
@MrKeepitunderyourhat12 жыл бұрын
Just because you've been shown a powerpoint about Bazin, doesn't make your opinion definitive.
@rogerb70710 жыл бұрын
the film the boat that rocked did rock a fantastic film . the british make such good films this one is a must to see funny fab music IT ROCKED;
@ciaracustard13 жыл бұрын
I think that the movie was cheap, fluffy and unoriginal. I nearly always hate mainstream rom-coms but I laughed so much. I totally understand what Kermode is saying. When I was watching it, I sort of thought that it's like you've been framed - you can get all high and mighty about it but you can't really control what you do and don't laugh at.
@scattygirl17 жыл бұрын
Everything he says here about The Boat That Rocked is what I feel about Love Actually. But I just didn't like TBTR- didn't make me laugh, had me bored half way through, and I went to see it wanting to like it.
@shaggyalonso15 жыл бұрын
I really hated this film. I hated the sense I got of the film trying desperately to make you feel good the whole way through it, and I just felt annoyed watching it. Comedies are so subjective though aren't they? I loved Pineapple Express and Kermode hated it, but I find myself agreeing with his reviews of films that aren't comedies.
@moeezS15 жыл бұрын
More than 2 hours for a romantic comedy? I definitely won't be able to sit down for that long, for a comedy. Even with Nick Frost and Philip Seymour Hoffman, I'll pass.
@sannimcable3 жыл бұрын
I cant be doing with snobs
@BackInAGiffy12 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think whatever your opinion its always going to come back to your username, I like your user name though, its original :)
@drummer96ish11 жыл бұрын
Seriously, best movie ever.
@cardiffwilly14 жыл бұрын
Oh, Kermode! What are you like? Boat that Rocked was a pretty painful film to watch. Kermode seems to be saying that the comedy was enough to save it, but I don't think I laughed once. But then again, I've never been a massive Richard Curtis fan.
@amyclarke417 жыл бұрын
v good
@Joe-rn7td5 жыл бұрын
Kermode, you're talking oot yer arse! You can't rubbish this film, there's nothing wrong with it!
@BackInAGiffy12 жыл бұрын
you used the word "disingenuous" then i looked at your username then I lol'd
@Joe-rn7td5 жыл бұрын
I'm convinced you critics are just attention seekers!
@lgonzalez12445 жыл бұрын
Crítica óbvia :-l
@ExtremeAnalDischarge12 жыл бұрын
Probably is most disingenuous review ever. Kermode explains the ridiculous reasons why he is endorsing this film, he likes the director and he likes the idea of the director, but he doesn't want to accept them. The bit about if Guy Richie had made The Boat That Rocked he would still like it is absolute bullshit. As much bullshit when he tells everyone how deep and layered and fantastic the Twilight films are.
@bbbushhh4 жыл бұрын
...it was AWFUL!!....I couldn't believe how bad it was considering all the talent....
@bigkuriboh3814 Жыл бұрын
It's a great film.
@georgebenwell6646 жыл бұрын
It was appalling, unfunny and seemed to go out of it's way to have as many cruel jokes as it could fit in to it's bloated run time.....utter rubbish.
@ohmygoooooood13 жыл бұрын
dreadful movie
@TriViAnDiSgUiSe15 жыл бұрын
this guy talks alot
@arfurchance108 жыл бұрын
ffs Kermode, there's no wonder people don't listen to critics, Kermode the film was great, even the deleted scenes are brill and should have been left in, stop talking in shorthand, why do you have to analyse comedy? some films make some people laugh and some don't we don't need critics, I can't believe you get paid for this.
@Lilyanna2988 жыл бұрын
That's the point of critics. To analyse films. If you don't find that necessary. Don't listen (or read or watch).
@bbbushhh7 жыл бұрын
Utter dreck....cliched, mean spirited, meandering, pointless......after 20 minutes I was hoping that they might have come up against a wayward WW2 mine and been shredded......worst movie I have seen in a long time.
@mrmystery99657 жыл бұрын
I hate this film so much. The most sexist film I've ever seen undoubtably, and I don't normally notice that kind of thing.
@bigkuriboh3814 Жыл бұрын
OK Karen.
@Hobbit69111 жыл бұрын
God, am I the only one who cant take to Fiona Phillips? She tries so hard to be clever and whitty but it don't work,cant stand people who try too hard to be clever unless it comes naturally,sorry she does my head it a bit, so this is where she went after TVAM? And who is this man who is reviewing this film? Its a good film stop picking holes in it for god sake,nothing is perfect ;)