Full Monty, The
I have always been fascinated with England. I never have been there, due to the fact I am afraid to fly--so for now, I get a first-class seat in the comfort of my home to enjoy a 90-minute(or so) trip to England with a window view.
With that said, The Full Monty takes place in the town of Sheffield, England-- a town hardened by economic loss. Sheffield is not the lush, romantic, picturesque England, but a working town with an odd appeal, a spark of sorts, around that toughness.
After ten years in what was supposed to be a lucrative industry in the steel market, six men from vastly different backgrounds lose their jobs, but find a new career. Unexpectedly, they become business partners for one revealing night that the town of Sheffield will be talking about for a long time to come.
The Full Monty takes us inside the hearts and minds of these blue collar men. Gaz (Robert Carlyle), Gerald (Tom Wilkinson), Dave (Mark Addy), Horse (Paul Barber), Lomper (Steve Huison), and Guy (Hugo Speer)--each with their own reason for wanting to pursue this one-time opportunity to bare it all.
I loved the acting by all six men. They show true depth of emotion--whether it came from pain, happiness, or inspiration. They are a group of men who connected and stood by each other. They built a relationship on honesty and trust, and became friends while doing so. They are an interesting, captivating, very funny, and sexy group of men. A class act all the way!
Interpretations of dance moves are quite something. You just can't help but giggle, laugh out loud, and have the biggest grin on your face that you will feel long after the movie is over. Great music from the talents of Tom Jones, Donna Summer, Sister Sledge, Hot Chocolate, and Gary Glitter.
Overflowing with witty, backlashing dialogue and fabulous English accents, these realistic performances will leave you falling for and cheering on each of the men every step of the way.
A "feel-good" movie pretty much sums this one up! Well, maybe more like bottoms up!
Written by: Lynda Dale MacLean
Reviewers Rating: 9
Reader's Rating: 6.85
Reader's Votes: 7
Added: 6-Oct-2002
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