There are very few films that I would watch more than once, but "The Full Monty" is one of the very few. Every time it's on television, I have to see it again, despite having it on video and DVD.
This film has to be watched more than once as first time round, you might be laughing so loud that you miss the next bit.
The beauty of this film is that the humour comes from the characters and their situations, rather than being contrived, as so many other films are. The interaction between Dave and Gaz is totally believable.
The main characters are all likable in their own way, they are the sort of people you could quite happily have a drink with (with the possible exemption of Lomper, who might have you reaching for the anti-depressants).
Gaz and Dave, both unemployed, decide to make money by becoming strippers. Along the way, they recruit Lomper, after rescuing him from a suicide attempt, Gerald, their ex boss, who has had dance lessons, and whose job it is to try to teach them to dance, Guy, who can't sing or dance, but is well endowed, and Horse, who can actually dance. 6 guys less like the Chippendales you would be unlikely to find. Gaz, with his froggy face, Dave, the "fat bastard", skinny Lomper etc.
The main plot concerns the group getting ready for their big night, and there are some hilarious scenes when they are learning. But there are plenty of sub plots, Gaz's relationship with his young son, Nathan, Dave's marital problems, Gerald hiding the fact that he is out of work from his wife, Lomper's ailing mother.
The characters are believable and perfectly cast. They argue, confide in each other, display insecurity about getting their gear off (Horse actually orders a penis enlarger). The ending is a bit obvious, but there's no way it detracts from the enjoyment of the film. One to be treasured.
Oh, and the music is pretty damn good, too.
This film has to be watched more than once as first time round, you might be laughing so loud that you miss the next bit.
The beauty of this film is that the humour comes from the characters and their situations, rather than being contrived, as so many other films are. The interaction between Dave and Gaz is totally believable.
The main characters are all likable in their own way, they are the sort of people you could quite happily have a drink with (with the possible exemption of Lomper, who might have you reaching for the anti-depressants).
Gaz and Dave, both unemployed, decide to make money by becoming strippers. Along the way, they recruit Lomper, after rescuing him from a suicide attempt, Gerald, their ex boss, who has had dance lessons, and whose job it is to try to teach them to dance, Guy, who can't sing or dance, but is well endowed, and Horse, who can actually dance. 6 guys less like the Chippendales you would be unlikely to find. Gaz, with his froggy face, Dave, the "fat bastard", skinny Lomper etc.
The main plot concerns the group getting ready for their big night, and there are some hilarious scenes when they are learning. But there are plenty of sub plots, Gaz's relationship with his young son, Nathan, Dave's marital problems, Gerald hiding the fact that he is out of work from his wife, Lomper's ailing mother.
The characters are believable and perfectly cast. They argue, confide in each other, display insecurity about getting their gear off (Horse actually orders a penis enlarger). The ending is a bit obvious, but there's no way it detracts from the enjoyment of the film. One to be treasured.
Oh, and the music is pretty damn good, too.