Fanny And Elvis
1999
The day that Kate (Kerry Fox) finishes her first novel, her doctor tells her that her childbearing years are almost over. Distraught, she goes to see her husband Rob, but on the way crashes her VW into a Jaguar owned by Dave (Ray Winstone). At the scene of the accident, the two have a massive row, then storm in to a pub to meet .. Read more
| Starring | Ray Winstone, Kerry Fox, Ben Daniels, David Morrissey |
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| Director | Kay Mellor |
| Genres | Comedy |
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Since making her mark with TV's Band of Gold, writer Kay Mellor has shown a decidedly soft centre in her film work. Following the maudlin Girls' Night, which she wrote, she makes her directorial debut with this soppy second-chance romance, in which a budding Barbara Cartland finds millennial love with a much-married car dealer. Were it not for the knowing performances of Kerry Fox and Ray Winstone, the stodginess of Mellor's staging and the laziness of her script would be all the more apparent. However, from the screaming match that marks their first encounter to the umpteenth breakdown in communication, they just about keep things bubbling.
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Angered when his Jag is pranged by aspiring romantic novelist Kate (Fox), Dave (Winstone), a Cockney Hebden Bridge... read more on Time Out
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Contrived and implausible romantic comedy; its only interest lies in the unorthodox casting of its leads.
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4 out of 6 people found this review helpful
a nice surprize
throughly enjoyed fanny and elvis, good screen play, really nice surprize to see ray winston in a lighter role.we need more of these kind of british films
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Cool Brit Flick
Always a fan of British film, this one did not disappoint.
Well acted, funny, poignant, had all the ingredients for a good nights viewing. -
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Customer Review
I defy anyone not to like this film. It is a real little gem. I had never heard of it until a friend told me to watch it. I was never a massive fan of Ray ... more
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Cool Brit Flick
Always a fan of British film, this one did not disappoint.
Well acted, funny, poignant, had all the ingredients for a good nights viewing. -
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Customer Review
I defy anyone not to like this film. It is a real little gem. I had never heard of it until a friend told me to watch it. I was never a massive fan of Ray ... more
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4 out of 6 people found this review helpful
a nice surprize
throughly enjoyed fanny and elvis, good screen play, really nice surprize to see ray winston in a lighter role.we need more of these kind of british films
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Cool Brit Flick
Always a fan of British film, this one did not disappoint.
Well acted, funny, poignant, had all the ingredients for a good nights viewing. -
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Customer Review
I defy anyone not to like this film. It is a real little gem. I had never heard of it until a friend told me to watch it. I was never a massive fan of Ray ... more
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Fantastic Ray
Great film, bit of a chick flick, but one for the fellas because of Ray Winstone. Enjoyed by myself, my wife and my grown up daughter. Great one for a couple ... more
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Ray Winston at his best
Fantastic London film, the kareoke scenes were hilarious, Kathy Burke, Pertwee, Lee Miller etc played excellent parts, the shooting scene in the scrap yard was ... more
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1 out of 4 people found this review helpful
Not Bad !!!
British TV screenwriter Kay Mellor debuts with this quirky screwball comedy. The film opens with romance novelist Kate (Kerry Fox) crashing her VW bug into the ... more
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Critics' reviews (3)
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Since making her mark with TV's Band of Gold, writer Kay Mellor has shown a decidedly soft centre in her film work. Following the maudlin Girls' Night, which she wrote, she makes her directorial debut with this soppy second-chance romance, in which a budding Barbara Cartland finds millennial love with a much-married car dealer. Were it not for the knowing performances of Kerry Fox and Ray Winstone, the stodginess of Mellor's staging and the laziness of her script would be all the more apparent. However, from the screaming match that marks their first encounter to the umpteenth breakdown in communication, they just about keep things bubbling.
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Angered when his Jag is pranged by aspiring romantic novelist Kate (Fox), Dave (Winstone), a Cockney Hebden Bridge... read more on Time Out
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Contrived and implausible romantic comedy; its only interest lies in the unorthodox casting of its leads.
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Fanny And Elvis
The day that Kate (Kerry Fox) finishes her first novel, her doctor tells her that her childbearing years are almost over. Distraught, she goes to see her husband Rob, but on the way crashes her VW into a Jaguar owned by Dave (Ray Winstone). At the scene of the accident, the two have a massive row, ...
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