Reviews

The first time I saw this film was in a cinema and one of the very few times I've spontaneously stood up and applauded at the end.

I'd call this the ultimate road movie about the birth of rock'n'roll, popular culture and modern celebrity. All done in a most agreeable way by those masters of cinema - the Coen brothers.

Very funny, very musical (though in no way a musical) and my favourite film of all time.

I have read Midnight's Children many times over the years and wasn't even aware of a movie version until today. It was with trepidation I viewed it as I have always believed it would be an extremely difficult story to convey in film.

My verdict is that it is a classic film done with much respect and love for the original story.The performances are almost uniformly excellent as are the locations and period set designs. A surprisingly delightful film in an age of so much dross.