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Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002)
Directed by Shane Meadows
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Dek, a decent but somewhat dull man, enjoys a happy existence with beloved girlfriend Shirley. They live together with her 12-year-old, Marlene: her daughter by the delinquent Jimmy, who flew the coop years ago and hasn’t been heard from since. Dek loves Shirley so much that he proposes to her on national television.
Rated R | Length 104 minutes
Actors
Robert Carlyle | Rhys Ifans | Shirley Henderson | Kathy Burke | Ricky Tomlinson | Finn Atkins | James Cosmo | David McKay | Anthony Strachan | Andrew Shim | Kelly Thresher | Eliot Otis Brown Walters | Ryan Bruce | Vic Reeves | Bob Mortimer | Vanessa Feltz | Ladene Hall | Shane Meadows
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/01/2010 | N/A | DVD | Rented | 2.5 stars |
| (Average) 2.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
I’m a big fan of Shane Meadows but I found this movie to be a pretty generic romantic comedy with hints of drama. I love the cast, since it includes Robert Carlyle and Rhys Ifans, but on the whole the plot was kind of lame and minus a few laughs at some scenes I ended up a little bored. This really wouldn’t be a Meadows film I’m be happy to recommend but maybe a good intro for the lady types who wouldn’t be into his more serious stuff like This is England or Dead Man’s Shoes.
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