The Full Monty

[ericadawn16]

A little less than fifteen years ago, my mom fell hard for a little British film, The Full Monty. It wasn't hard to see why. It had a very funny, terrific script of likable, realistic characters played by the then unknowns of Robert Carlyle, Mark Addy and Tom Wilkinson. Luckily, all these years later, they have finally come to be recognized and be cast in huge hits with international acclaim.

Still, you have to see this because it's so wonderful. Here's one of my favorite scenes:

Here's the trailer:
http://youtu.be/nA3W36JVnRc

Especially for you Robert Carlyle fans, I'm sorry but I lose a little bit of respect for you when you admit to never having seen it...

Comments

[nausicaa83.livejournal.com]

I love that movie so much. Used to watch it all the time with my family. ♥

[monkeyprincess7.livejournal.com]

I haven't seen this movie in years! It used to be my jam 8 years ago <3

[glofigs.livejournal.com]

I saw this movie for the first time ever earlier this year and loved it! It's so funny but with a lot of heart.

[jolinarjackson.livejournal.com]

A wonderful, funny, smart movie. I really love it. :)

[ibishtar.livejournal.com]

Aw man, haven't seen that in years. Saw it as a kid and enjoyed it. Giggled a lot at this video. Beware the flying change! Robert Carlyle looks so young.

[artic-fox.livejournal.com]

Mmm, correction! They may have been unknown in the US, but all three were very well-known in the UK prior to the release of The Full Monty!

[chamilet]

OMG! It has been TOO LONG since I've popped that puppy in the VCR! I know what I'm going to be watching this evening!

[chamilet]

Did you ever get a chance to see the US musical version? Also quite good. I wondered if they had to have someone sit in every section of the theater to get the lights just right for the ending number!

[ericadawn16.livejournal.com]

No, I have not. The Patrick Wilson one is up on Youtube but that'd be too weird. My mom was always like, "It wouldn't be the same".

[chamilet]

Well, they totally created an original soundtrack for it, so it's awesome in its own right (rite?)

[viomisehunt.livejournal.com]

I will always love that film.

Favorite bit--besides the guys stealing the gnomes;
Paraphased:
"I can walk up the Wall like Donald O' Conner...."

[ldyjaydin.livejournal.com]

I loved that movie! In fact, every time I see him starring in anything, I always say "That's the guy from The Full Monty!"