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Crush
2001
Three forty-something women, Kate (Andie MacDowell), Molly (Anna Chancellor), and Janine (Imelda Staunton), gather weekly to swap stories, drink gin, and laugh about whose life is more pathetic, the prize for which is a box of chocolates. A constant problem for these ladies, who live in the sleepy hills of the English Cotswolds,.. Read more
| Starring | Andie MacDowell, Imelda Staunton, Estelle Harris, Anna Chancellor |
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| Director | John McKay |
| Genres | Comedy |
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Crush
Three forty-something women, Kate (Andie MacDowell), Molly (Anna Chancellor), and Janine (Imelda Staunton), gather weekly to swap stories, drink gin, and laugh about whose life is more pathetic, the prize for which is a box of chocolates. A constant problem for these ladies, who live in the sleepy hills of the English Cotswolds, is the lack of available men. Kate, headmistress at a private school, finds a brief remedy in Jed (Kenny Doughty), a young organ player and a former student of hers. After a funeral, the two promptly shag on a tombstone, and the romp surprisingly becomes true love. Her friends aren't supportive of her youthful love affair, causing a rift in their friendship. The strength of the group's bond is tested further by a tragic event that may pull the three of them apart forever.
This debut from director John McKay is a touching portrayal of the powerful bonds between women and lovers in an environment void of acceptance. With touches of pathos and a warm heart, CRUSH is an entertaining and witty rumination on adult concerns. The film benefits from a truthful, relaxed portrayal of romance from counterparts Andie MacDowell and Kenny Doughty.
| Starring | Andie MacDowell, Imelda Staunton, Estelle Harris, Anna Chancellor, Kenny Doughty, Bill Paterson |
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| Director | John McKay |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 48 mins |
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| Genres | Comedy |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 25 Aug 2008 Production year: 2001 |
| Format | DVD |
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Take Andie MacDowell's American abroad act from Four Weddings and a Funeral, set it in an idyllic Cotswold village for the “overseas market” and you've got yourself a surefire pre-packaged British hit. Sadly, despite its credentials, this romantic comedy drama falls somewhat short of the mark. The plot centres on three 40-something single women — MacDowell's way-too-glamorous headmistress, Anna Chancellor's swearing doctor and Imelda Staunton's frumpy policewoman — who meet to drink and commiserate with each other over their love lives. When MacDowell embarks on an affair with a 25-year-old former pupil (Kenny Doughty), the bonds of friendship begin to unravel. It ought to be a tonic but, while MacDowell does a good job of conveying every emotion under the idyllic sun, first-time writer/director John McKay is too much in thrall to his female leads. The film's good intentions are sabotaged by weak characterisation — not least the men — and an uneasy mix of comedy and tragedy. Crush sat on the shelf for over a year before finally being granted a release, and it's not hard to see why.
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The 'Sad Fuckers Club' meets every week for gin, chocolate and commiseration. Not so young and free, but definitely... read more on Time Out
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6 out of 6 people found this review helpful
beautiful
A film about older ladies for all ladies. I fear getting older and this film helped me remember adventures may still occur what ever age. Without a doubt a beautiful, touching story with Andie doing better than i thought possible. I think this should be in the 100 top chick flicks but I can't see many men being moved by it. It deserves to be watched along side Beaches or Calender girls.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
This film is not something I would spend a lot of money to watch at the cinema but it is a good movie to watch after a hard day at work or if your brain can?t take in a lot of information as this is a light hearted movie. Lots of chuckling and tears - well worth renting.
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