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2003

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Adapted from Evelyn Waugh's novel "Vile Bodies" - BRIGHT YOUNG THING is the directorial debut for Stephen Fry and follows the lives of a novelist, Adam (Stephen Campbell Moore) and his would-be lover, Nina (Emily Mortimer) as they mix with the 'bright young things' who inhabit the upper echelons of fashionable London. As his .. Read more

Starring	Stephen Campbell Moore, Peter O'Toole, Jim Broadbent, Guy Henry
Director	Stephen, Fry
Genres	Drama

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  Mr Fry, a credit to yourself dear sir!
  
  Many seem to be confused by this film...it was not written by the divine Mr Fry (a chap born in the wrong era if ever there was one), but was DIRECTED by him. ... read more »
  
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  - gemmy
  - 8 reviews
  - Enfield
  - 04 Jul 2004 at 12:42
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  A little disappointing
  
  Was a little disapointed by this film which is a shame as I am a fan of Stephen Fry, but I guess I could have been expetcing more because of this. Plot doesn&#... read more »
  
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  - 21 Jul 2011 at 08:51
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  - 4
  Boring Young Things
  
  Couldn't stand the silly toffs and their little 'in-crowd', their OUTRAGEOUS behaviour was laughable. It was as outrageous as a soggy cucumber ... read more »
  
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  - 03 May 2011 at 00:00
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  Simply Perfect...
  
  This adaptation perfectly sums up the shallow, dark and unfulfilling world inhabited by the characters created by Evelyn Waugh. It's decadent and depressing... read more »
  
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  - Lincoln, UK
  - 24 Mar 2011 at 19:40
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  Bright and brittle
  
  It is a long time since I read Evelyn Waugh’s novel ‘Vile Bodies’ which satirised the vacuous behaviour of 1930’s gilded youth soon to ... read more »
  
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- - Zamy
  - 552 reviews
  - London
  - 18 Mar 2011 at 14:08
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  A warning to other wannabe directors
  
  Stephen Fry is one of our national cultural treasures but I'm afraid that on the basis of 'Bright young Things' he is not a film director. He has ... read more »
  
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  - Crowborough
  - 25 Feb 2011 at 09:13
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  Bright Young Things
  
  A very enjoyable film. I haven't read the Evelyn Waugh book 'Vile Bodies' from where this film comes from, but I do have an interest in the culture ... read more »
  
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  - Hailsham
  - 22 Feb 2011 at 18:48
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  The Talented Mr Fry
  
  Mr Fry's debut directorial effort is an adaptation of Evelyn Waugh's Vile Bodies and is not half bad. Capturing the pre-war fizz of the social scene, ... read more »
  
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- - JHawk
  - 102 reviews
  - Edinburgh, Scotland
  - 22 May 2010 at 23:16
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  Fast, Witty and Very Enjoyable
  
  What a great movie! It follows a group of the young and disgustingly rich which nothing to do but party and love themselves. It shows the frivolity of the time ... read more »
  
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- - luliluli
  - 10 reviews
  - London
  - 31 Mar 2010 at 11:07
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  Bright Young Things
  
  This film brought to life the book 'Vile Bodies' by Evelyn Waugh. Directed by Stephen Fry its common theme was that of the heady and glamorous lifestyle... read more »
  
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  - 20 Jan 2010 at 19:04
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  better the second time!
  
  I originally watched this film when it was just released, but was disappointed, I think I was expecting something amazing from Fry. However watching it again, I... read more »
  
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  - Chorley
  - 13 Oct 2009 at 22:17
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  Mr Fry, a credit to yourself dear sir!
  
  Many seem to be confused by this film...it was not written by the divine Mr Fry (a chap born in the wrong era if ever there was one), but was DIRECTED by him. ... read more »
  
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- 8844
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  - gemmy
  - 8 reviews
  - Enfield
  - 04 Jul 2004 at 12:42
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  Jolly Pleasant
  
  This film was not what I expected at all. I thought that perhaps it would be about polite gentry where the only excitement would be a dropped cucumber sandwich... read more »
  
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- - PaulandLou
  - Barnet
  - 23 Nov 2004 at 10:59
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  Absolutely splendid
  
  A marvellous film -- a rich and compelling adaption from Stephen Fry, with a first-class cast. Following the lives of a pack of rich, young English socialites ... read more »
  
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- - Duncan
  - North Yorkshire
  - 20 Jun 2004 at 11:07
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  Don't be put off by the bad reviews
  
  I felt that I should write this after reading all the negative reviews which to me all seem ignorant and shallow (a bit like the people who Fry is portraying in... read more »
  
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- - Faye Goldsmith
  - exeter
  - 20 Feb 2007 at 10:43
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  Cup of tea
  
  This would not be everyone?s cup of tea. I can see that it would annoy some people but that others might love it. I found it mildly entertaining but have no ... read more »
  
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- - Heather
  - Scotland
  - 25 Jan 2005 at 11:54
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  - 1
  First Class !
  
  Thorougly enjoyed this movie .. well acted, good story and a commendable directorial debut from Mr Fry ! Well worth a look ..
  
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  - London, England
  - 19 Jul 2004 at 15:11
- - 5
  - 2
  Spellbinding
  
  I loved this film. It really captured the time and the acting was brilliant
  
  watch out for the marvellous Peter O' Toole.
  
  Well done ... read more »
  
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- - wendiwombat
  - Herts
  - 25 Nov 2004 at 16:14
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  Not bad nor Great
  
  The film has a great beginning with an all start cast. There really isn't a weak link in the film except maybe the scripwriter and director. The ... read more »
  
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- - K Chawgo
  - London, England
  - 25 Jul 2004 at 18:05
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  Bright Young Things
  
  Stephen Fry adapts the novel as well as tackling the difficult job of directing Evelyn Waugh's 1930's satirical novel about the rich aristocrats and ... read more »
  
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- - Stephen Lindsay
  - Northern Ireland
  - 03 Oct 2004 at 16:12
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  Disappointing
  
  Fans of Evelyn Waugh and Stephen Fry (such as myself) may well be disappointed by this adaptation: it's able and faithful enough, but it lacks the anarchic ... read more »
  
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- - Clerico
  - 84 reviews
  - Dunbar
  - 30 Mar 2005 at 14:51

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  Adapted from Evelyn Waugh's novel "Vile Bodies" - BRIGHT YOUNG THING is the directorial debut for Stephen Fry and follows the lives of a novelist, Adam (Stephen Campbell Moore) and his would-be lover, Nina (Emily Mortimer) as they mix with the 'bright young things' who inhabit the upper echelons of ...