#1 Cheap The Full Monty - Fully Exposed Edition Reviews
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In the spirit of full disclosure, most of the films and literature on my "all-time favorite" lists are British, so there is definitely something about our cousins across The Pond that appeal to my sensibilities, although I am not of British descent, but "Monty" is special. Being from the Missouri Ozarks, the Yorkshire accents in the movie couldn't be further from what my ears are accustomed to hearing, but in no way did that interfere with my thorough enjoyment of this film. It is warm, sweet, a bit melancholy, and touching while managing to avoid being sappy...and absolutely hilarious.
The key is the situations in which the characters find themselves that are funny and not so much the characters themselves. The result is believability and dignity of each character, even while they find themselves in very undignified circumstances.
As a side note, The "translator" section in the Special Features is puzzling to me because they translate slang terms with which most Americans are already familiar, i.e., "DIY," "tw-t," etc., but leave out British oddities that are unknown in the USA, such as "chuffing Nora" "kit," and "taking the piss" and some terms that, after repeated viewings, still sound like gobbledygook to the average American. No matter. Everyone I know who has seen the film understood what was going on.
This film is not raunchy, tacky, or vulgar, so do not let the premise put you off. It is a lovely story about human beings discovering their dignity in the midst of very undignified circumstances. Highly, highly recommended.
The Full Monty - Fully Exposed Edition Overview
A group of unemployed Yorkshire steelworkers hopes to replenish their empty wallets and boost their flagging morale by following in the footsteps of the Chippendale's strippers. These guys are hardly what you would think of as buff, and few can even dance. They simply take these problems in stride, because these are men with a plan--displaced, unemployed, and feeling suffocated by the women in their lives, they just want to earn a little respect. The dialogue and interaction between these men will have you screeching with laughter, but of equal importance is their sense of camaraderie and caring. First-time director Peter Cattaneo is a name to watch for; he easily conveys the sheer humanity of these people in their small town with their sad stories and irresistible sense of optimism. --Rochelle O'Gorman
it skips - Valerie Dishong -
It skips but the description did not say it was in excellent condition. I believe it was probably appropriately described and I probably had an experience of "you get what you pay for". But I adore this movie. Perhaps I'll try again.
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