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5.0 out of 5 stars
A great movie is hard to find, but I found one!,
This review is from: Peter's Friends (VHS Tape)
A truly touching film about 6 friends (not exactly Friends), this independant from 1992 film won my heart. With a brilliant opening scene, and the credits traveling from the last time they were all together in 1982 (with political break throughs and famous people littering the screne set to the great Tears for Fears tune "Everybody Wants to Rule the World") and a brilliant story line, Peter's Friends is once of the best independant films out there. Directed and acted by the great British Kenneth Branaugh with Emma Thompson, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry as Peter, and Imelda Staunton, it's no wonder this is such a terrific flick.Set on New Year's Eve, 1992, each person comes to Peter's estate for one last new years in his house, since Peter's father died. It has been 10 years since they had all been together, performing a small cabaret show to anyone who would actually want them there to perform. Now, all the friends have been married, movied away, or in destructive (or no) relationships. During the course of the weekend, they all rediscover one another as well as discover who they are. With an pwerful script, setting, and cast of characters, Peter's Friends is one of the best. I completely recommend you see it and enjoy yourselves. It's brilliant, so have fun!!!
4.0 out of 5 stars
...from a friend of "Peters Friends",
This review is from: Peter's Friends (VHS Tape)
I like that everyone has some positive comment about this movie and I love that many of the supportive comments come from americans .Its somehow gratifying that on such a diet of mindless sitcoms and soulless blockbusters some of our american cousins can still discern between quality vs quantity. Naive of me I know but there you are. Peters Friends is by no means the most talented ensemble of actors ever cast but it is up there in the top ten. The synopsis of the story has been retold many times so I need not belabor the point except to add that this was an exceptionally good film that deserved better than what the critics gave it...hire it out today.
5.0 out of 5 stars
The Story Of Friendship,
By Pat McCurry (Wilton, NH United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Peter's Friends (VHS Tape)
What can I say about this movie that hasn't been said? This is a very well made movie with some of the best performances I have ever seen. Everyone gives 110% in their respective roles. I was familiar with Branagh, Thompson, Fry, Laurie, and Rudner before seeing this, and even the ones I wasn't familliar with still played convincingly. There was just so much chemestry between all of the actors. I showed this to a friend yesterday, and he loved it. The humor (especially Branagh's) was right on target, and it made us laugh even after the film was over. My friend (who is an aspiring writer) told me that some of the scenes in the film sounded like something he would've thought up. I liked the opening credits of Peter's Friends as well. They go through all the pop culture starting in 1982 (where the movie begins) and ending up in 1992 (where the movie picks up after the credits). A soundtrack of familiar '80s songs in also helpful. Many people will compare this to The Big Chill, but this one stands alone and in most cases, better than The Big Chill. Peter's Friends is an example of how to make a funny entertaining film that people can relate to a personal level. The lesson it gives is no matter how messed up your friends get, they will always be there for you. Way to go, Branagh.
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