When you don't like your husband very much, murder may seem a drastic solution. Unless of course you decide to drown him and you are a close personal friend of a compliant coroner... So far, so good. But, what happens when other members of your family decide to follow your example? 'Drowning By Numbers' is a sharp and witty .. Read more
| Starring | Bernard Hill, Joan Plowright, Joely Richardson, Juliet Stevenson |
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| Director | Peter Greenaway |
| Genres | Comedy |
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When you don't like your husband very much, murder may seem a drastic solution. Unless of course you decide to drown him and you are a close personal friend of a compliant coroner... So far, so good. But, what happens when other members of your family decide to follow your example? 'Drowning By Numbers' is a sharp and witty tale of female camaraderie with the legendary Joan Plowright, Juliet Stevenson and Joely Richardson giving first-class performances. Bernard Hill co-stars in this jet black comedy of manners from master film maker Peter Greenaway. The film's charming pastoral setting overflows with metaphors and mathematical riddles, in a film that will continue to amuse for countless viewings.
| Starring | Bernard Hill, Joan Plowright, Joely Richardson, Juliet Stevenson |
|---|---|
| Director | Peter Greenaway |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 58 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Comedy |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1988 To Rent: DVD: not available |
Cynical black comedy, beautifully played and more accessible than this director's earlier work, although with some obscure formalism.
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This movie is the reason I signed up for DVD rental. Sadly, despite being listed on this service, it is unavailable, with no date for when it will become ... read more »
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Greenaway's melding of art and a puzzle-as-film triumphs!
I've been a follower of Peter Greenaway for some time now and have been wanting to see this film for a couple of years now. I had been waiting (im)patiently... read more »
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Peter Greenaway's best!
This is more a surreal work of art than a conventional film. That may leave some disappointed, but really you should just sit back and enjoy the spectacle. It... read more »
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Superb, must-see... and unavailable
This movie is the reason I signed up for DVD rental. Sadly, despite being listed on this service, it is unavailable, with no date for when it will become ... read more »
This week Working Title’s teen culture clash movie Wild Child gives UK moviegoers the opportunity to become better acquainted with rising star Emma Roberts, playing the polar opposite of the Beverly Hills High straitlaced square in she was in Nancy Drew. Roberts has her fans, I’m sure, but for the time being she remains more famous as Julia’s niece than for any accomplishments of her own. That may change. I’m old enough to remember when Julia was the up-and-comer,... Read more
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