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Brassed Off [DVD] [1996] |
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Staring:
Pete Postlethwaite, Tara Fitzgerald, Ewan McGregor, Stephen Tompkinson, Jim Carter
Director:
Mark Herman
Average Customer Rating: 
List Price: £5.99
Our Price: £5.42
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Take The Full Monty, add a sharper emotional edge and replace the strutting strippers with a dignified British band. That's the essence of Brassed Off, a bittersweet gem released in 1996, a year before its more popular (and Oscar-nominated) counterpart. In the Yorkshire town of Grimley, there has always been a coal mine, just as for the last 111 years there has been a brass band and it seems that Danny (the wondrous Pete Postlethwaite) has been the director for every one of those years. Tory economic policies, however, are closing coal mines around the country in favour of nuclear power and Grimley appears to be next on the list. Danny is unfazed by the threat, claiming, "It's music that matters." But some of the men are about to quit the band until the appearance of Gloria (Tara Fitzgerald at her most radiant), who dazzles the all-male group (including old flame Andy, played by Ewan McGregor) first with her beauty, then with her flügelhorn playing. The new member gives the band a boost as they continue to perform and compete but closure remains very real, as director Mark Herman (Little Voice) accompanies the band's performances (played with gusto by the Grimethorpe Colliery Band) with scenes of angry labour-management confrontations and family strife. In this context, some of the characters claim that the music is an irresponsible form of escapism. It becomes clear, however, from a touching performance of "Danny Boy" to the stirring conclusion at Royal Albert Hall, that music is an expression of the human spirit, a bit of beauty and sanity in a harsh world. With defiance, the band can play "Land of Hope and Glory" even when the land offers them neither. --David Horiuchi
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Excellent British film, 2006-10-07
A film which emphasises British cinema to it's best: passion, emotion, devotion are all encoded in this outstanding 1996 comedy drama.
Pete Posthlewaite (Dark water, Romeo and Juliet) stars as Danny, a determined conductor wishing to lead his band of disgruntled under pressure coal miner bands to the finals of a renowned music competition.
The film is excellent throughout with emotional acting by each actor involved. Ewan McGregor is a great actor, he may have hit a slump in Star Wars but he certainly emphasised his reputation in British films Trainspotting and Brassed Off. It was a shame that he wasn't in this film as much as I would have liked but when he was, he was outstanding, emotionally and committed towards his job.
The story is very issue driven, especially in jobs. There are ideologies of relationships, jobs, gender, politics but especially life and death encoded. It is an extremely passionate film, especially towards the end where all lives are thrown into turmoil.
This film emphasised how people valued their lives, what they have and what they didn't which gives different perspectives in life.
There are multiple stories going on which gives the audience a widespread view of real life issues in the UK, in the early 70's and 80's.
The ending somewhat caught me by surprise and was probably the most emotionally drive part in the whole film, an ending defiantly worth watching.
I believe it is a film that has a brilliant setting. Set in England, the film presents a real life scenario, more than this current Hollywood futuristic glamorous setting so to speak. It feels as if you are there. Because I live in England I can see it for myself how wonderful it really is.
WATCH IT!!!!!!!!!!!
8.5/10
 Received a commercial DVD that will not work in the U.S., 2010-07-09
I ordered a movie DVD which came from the UK. Problem is the
thing will not work in the U.S. Now I did not know that
there were country (or regional codes) on DVDs, but in
retrospect the seller should have warned foreign buyers.
This Is England!, 2007-10-13
I know this film was made in 1996, and was about the miners strikes of the 80s, but it has that wonderful feel and atmosphere of those great english films of the 1960s.
This is how british films should always be made, it seems to capture the 1980s period so well, along with all it's goings on. A truly brilliant film that deserves a serious amount of credit.
If you asked me if I liked brass band music before watching this film, my answer would be: 'Not Really' but now I just love it.......
Brass player's heaven, 2005-07-22
As a tenor horn player and Ewan McGregor's future wife (he may not know it yet...), this film combines two of my favourite things in the world. Although the underlying plot line is less than cheerful, focussing on the many British pit closures of the 1980s and 1990s, I can't help but feel uplifted after watching it. For fans of brass banding, there is a cracking soundtrack, with many old favourites; even if you couldn't tell a tuba from a tubular bell, I bet you enjoy the music! All of the actors' performances are excellent, with Stephen Tomkinson's character exceptionally convincing. It is something of a tragi-comedy, with tears being raised nearly as often as laughter, but ultimately it is a feel-good film which will leave you with a smile on your face and, if you're lucky, a few brass band pieces stuck in your head for the following week!
Great film, 2007-12-09
Channel Four developed Brassed Off and The Full Monty at the same time. A man called David Aukin, I think had to decide which to make. He could only choose one, so he chose Brassed Off.
Although The Full Monty is an excellent film he made the right choice as Brassed Off is more complex with a greater insight into the problems facing "old" industries in the 1990's in Yorkshire.
Well done Mr Aukin and everyone who worked on this brilliant film.
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Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.85:1
Audience Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Binding: DVD
EAN: 5014138036614
Format: Colour, PAL, Subtitled, Widescreen
Label: Cinema Club
Manufacturer: Cinema Club
Number Of Discs: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Cinema Club
Region Code: 2
Release Date: 2001-09-10
Running Time: 103
Studio: Cinema Club
Theatrical Release Date: 1997-05-23 |
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