The Full Monty on Blu-ray & DVD (1997)

The Full Monty

1997

Overall rating: 3.5 out of 5

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Six guys with nothing left to lose try losing their clothing for fun and profit in this international hit comedy. Gaz (Robert Carlyle) and Dave (Mark Addy) are two former steelworkers in the British industrial town of Sheffield who have been devastated by the economic downturn in their community. Gaz is threatened with losing visitation rights with his son if he can't pay his child support, while Dave feels emasculated by his inability to support his wife. One day, Gaz stops by a local pub for a drink and is told it's women only tonight -- the Chippendales male exotic dancing troupe is playing, and they are demanding a hefty cover charge. Gaz decides there's nothing a bunch of pantywaists from America can do that he and his pals can't do better, and decides to form his own crew of male strippers, called Hard Steel. However, the local talent pool leaves a bit to be desired. Gaz isn't bad looking, but Dave is a bit heavy and very self conscious about it. Horse (Paul Barber) was probably hot stuff at Soul Night in the mid-70's, but his joints don't move like they used to. Guy (Hugo Speer) can't dance to save his life, but makes the troupe because ... well, let's say he and Dirk Diggler would have a lot to say to each other. Lomper (Steve Huison) is sometimes too busy attempting suicide to practice. And Gerald (Tom Wilkinson), their choreographer, isn't much on male exotic dancing -- ballroom dancing is more his speed. While Hard Steel's performances are more amusing then enticing, for the first time since they lost their jobs the men have a reason to get up in the morning; joining the group has given them a circle of friendship, and a renewed sense of purpose. Combining broad comedy with believable and well-drawn characters, The Full Monty was a major box-office hit both in England and the United States and was nominated for Academy Awards as Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay.~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide

The Full Monty details

Formats:	15 DVD, Blu-ray
Starring:	Robert Carlyle, Tom Wilkinson, Mark Addy, William Snape, Steve Huison, Paul Barber, Hugo Speer, Emily Woof, Diane Lane, Bruce Jones, Lesley Sharp, Dave Hill, Steve Garti, Malcolm Pitt, Dennis Blanch, Chris Brailsford, June Brou
Director:	Peter Cattaneo
Genre:	Comedy - British
Studio:	20TH CENTURY FOX HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Collections:	Feel Good Films, Full English, Top 100 Best of British

Name	Discs
The Full Monty	15 Feature
The Full Monty - Bonus Feature	15 Bonus

DVD Information

Run time:	1 hour 28 minutes
Rental release:	30 Jun 2003
Main languages:	English
Subtitles:	Czech, Danish, Finnish, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Swedish
Hearing impaired subtitles:	English

Name	Discs
The Full Monty	15 Feature

Blu-ray Information

Run time:	1 hour 28 minutes
Rental release:	03 May 2013
Main languages:	English

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Fantastic film, filled...

By anek#1 from STOCKTON ON TEES , 27 Nov 2003

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Fantastic film, filled with hilarious moments from start to finish, contrasted with some sadness and seriousness. The dole queue scene has to be one of the classic scenes of the 90's.
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just watch it.

By awakeningcry (4 reviews) from Sussex, UK , 15 Feb 2013

How the FECK do you play 'Abide With Me' at your nan's funeral? nuff said. This is NOT a film about strippers. WATCH IT to find out everything else that it's about.
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funny english film

By cheesekake (1283 reviews) from uk , 17 Mar 2012

loved this film, even if your not into strippers you'll still love it its funny and so urban to go with it, a bit like Purely Belta

defo worth watching
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Classy comedy that spawned many imitations

By a customer , 01 Nov 2011

This is a funny and engaging story of a group of former steel workers trying to reclaim their dignity by taking all their clothes off.

A great story exploring some important themes, but it never feels didactic or preachy - this is a film with soul, compassion and lots of great jokes.
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bloody marvelous like

By StGeorge (1 review) , 27 Jul 2011

Nicely paced, easy to follow, wicked cast especially wotsizname Carlyle; his character a real study. No it was good fun,all them accents like, I loved it, wot a laff.
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A poignant social commentary

By Gray2 (198 reviews) from London, England , 17 May 2008

Despite the title, there is very little full or even partial nudity in this film. Stripping off for cash, is simply an (improbable) example of what lengths people will go to, to make ends meet after the rug’s been pulled from under their feet. A group of Sheffield steelworkers are made redundant. The movie is a social commentary inviting us to reflect on the effect of such a scenario upon the workers themselves; but also upon their partners, families, relationships and homes. A moving and thought-provoking tale and, thankfully, the high emotion is relieved by moments of zaniness and slapstick. It’s a bit like ‘Brassed Off’ - but without the brass band soundtrack.
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