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.

See I watched this film not knowing who directed it, I thought it was a great film, really really funny.

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

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.

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.

Mark liked the film? He must have a lot more patience than I do.

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

Guest House Paradiso falls snugly into the category of guilty pleasure for many.

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.

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

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

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 👍

There's a town in the Orkneys called Twatt. It's an old joke.

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!!!

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.

“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?

I normally agree with Mark. Not on this occasion :-/

I enjoyed this too, saw it in the cinema with my ex and her mum way back when

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.

Simon Mayo looks rough

I"ve seen the movie at its entirety they weren't afraid to stand against the Government

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.

@Filmzie I LOVE Love Actually... It's my favourite romantic comedy and a must see on christmas eve for me and my girlfriend...

I took it from a Robert Smigel routine.

I like Love Actually.

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.

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

Just because you've been shown a powerpoint about Bazin, doesn't make your opinion definitive.

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;

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.

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.

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.

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.

I cant be doing with snobs

Yeah, I think whatever your opinion its always going to come back to your username, I like your user name though, its original :)

Seriously, best movie ever.

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.

v good

Kermode, you're talking oot yer arse! You can't rubbish this film, there's nothing wrong with it!

you used the word "disingenuous" then i looked at your username then I lol'd

I'm convinced you critics are just attention seekers!

Crítica óbvia :-l

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.

...it was AWFUL!!....I couldn't believe how bad it was considering all the talent....

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.

dreadful movie

this guy talks alot

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.

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.

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.

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 ;)