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The Angels' Share (Theatrical Version) [DVD]
Product ID: 76719482
Details
- ContributorJames Casey
- FormatPAL
- GenreComedy
- LanguageEnglish
- Runtime1 hour and 32
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From award-winning director Ken Loach and writer Paul Laverty comes a bitter sweet comedy caper which proves that sometimes all you need in life is a little spirit. Escaping a prison sentence by the skin of his teeth, the wayward and disillusioned Robbie is given one last chance to turn his life around. Together the four friends he embarks on an adventure and discovers that turning to drink might just change their lives - not cheap fortified wine, but the best malt whiskies in the world. Special Features 2012 boasted a collection of British films of real quality. Ken Loach's The Angel's Share was most certainly one of those. Considering Loach has a reputation for bleak, brilliant dramas, some might be surprised to see the light comic touch he's applied to this winning mix of comedy and drama. That said, it still has a fair amount to say. The Angel's Share initially starts on a sombre note, as it's not long before we meet the main characters in a courtroom. Here, they're being sentenced for a series of offences, and young father Robbie is only saved from prison by the fact that his girlfriend is shortly to give birth. But from these foundations comes a triumph of a film, as community service brings whiskey into Robbie's life. The Angel's Share also certainly makes a few points as it tells its story, and there's a political subtext here. Yet Loach injects warmth and humour into the film, and his young, inexperienced cast prove really rather special, too. Tonally, The Angel's Share shifts around a little, and it does have a change of direction that's likely to be divisive. Yet it's a smart, enjoyable film. The disc includes a featurette that digs into the making of the feature, and it also includes some interesting deleted material, too. There's certainly enough there to make the film and DVD both warmly recommended. A drop of whiskey to accompany it wouldn't hurt, either. -- Jon Foster Review: Very Ken loach. - This is a brilliant film. Funny, touching and uplifting Very Ken loach. Review: Just ordinary people handling life's problems - Great down to earth watch
| Contributor | James Casey, John Henshaw, Ken Loach, Paul Brannigan, Roger Allam, William Ruane |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 549 Reviews |
| Format | PAL |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Warner Home Video |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Runtime | 1 hour and 32 minutes |
| Studio | Contender Home Entertainment |
M**N
Very Ken loach.
This is a brilliant film. Funny, touching and uplifting Very Ken loach.
S**T
Just ordinary people handling life's problems
Great down to earth watch
A**R
An interesting film
It 's one of those films that takes time to develop, moving fron the depressed areas of Glasgow into the Highlands and the production of whisky. The humour develops as does the plot. Amazing to discover that the key character - Paul Brannigan - had never acted before, but he is a real talent. Ignore some of the publicity - is is not the Scottish eqivalent of the "Full Monty" - but a good film neverthless.
B**N
Charmingly hilarious film
Lovely Scottish film serious in parts, but overall a hilarious feel good story.
J**O
Great film
Fantastic easy watch film. Reasonable price
K**B
Funny, cute, fab to watch, top characters, very representing life, bit rough here and there, but revealing in the end. top film
Had it on my list for quite a while and a meeting with Whisky Guru Charles Maclean, who's actually in the film, made the break through and I decided to buy the DVD to watch it a couple of times. Starts a bit rough but try to watch through that, see it as the ingredients towards the best, watch the change in Robbie during the film, magically played. Despite the roughness he turns from reaCtive towards Creative and decides to design his own future, away from passivity. Great introduction to malt whisky and the making, the fun to have with it and the teasing of all senses. Top film, great characters and fabulously played by all. It establishes a true connection between the imagined future lacking and the enjoyment of the Now, Here and how to change this using flow and opportunities. Cracking film.
B**S
Daft story
Absolutely hilarious story about a group of young Glaswegian people trying to make some money from an illegal activity in a whiskey distillery. British bitter sweet comedy-drama directed by Ken Loach I will watch this film again; it's a keeper. 8/10 Albert: What is that? That there. What is that? Rhino: What, that big thing on top of the hill? Albert: You cannae miss looking at that. What *is* that? Rhino: It's Edinburgh Castle, Albert. Albert: Is it? Rhino: Aye. Albert: What did they put it up there for? ### Harry: You don't recognise Edinburgh Castle? Albert: No. Or I wouldn't have been asking you. Harry: Have you been living in the cupboard all your life or what? Albert: And what's the matter with that, Harry?
G**.
Great price
Good film
K**S
redemption and the great truth behind the principle that one's reach should exceed ...
A movie about hope, redemption and the great truth behind the principle that one's reach should exceed one's grasp. And comical. Ah vairnear knotted masel. Best whisky movie ever.
R**S
Angel’s Share
I’m moved by the genius of the characters in the film.
L**A
me encata la película
ya había visto la película y quería tenerla por si quiero ver algunos detalles me interesa el mundo del whisky
D**N
Great!
It was just what I needed for a Valentines gift...... she was thrilled
L**I
Un Ken Loach divertente, dolce e di sinistra
Ken Loach ha girato un film divertente, dolce e, come sempre, di sinistra. E' una piccola favola che fa piangere e ridere e, alla fine, ti tira su di morale. Vederlo in "scozzese" (con i sottotitoli) ti fa immergere in un paese pieno di pioggia, brughiere e whisky.
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