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The Full Monty
(1997)
The
year's most revealing comedy.
Director: Peter Catteneo, rated R for some nudity, language
  Starring: Robert
Carlyle, Tom Wilkinson, Mark Addy, William Snape, Paul Barber,
Hugo Speer, Lesley Sharp, Emily Woof
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★★★
- perfect
DML Top 100
#95 -
Dad's Full (Spoiler) Review
and Deep Dive of The Full Monty
"Anti-wrinkle cream there
may be, but anti-fat-bastard cream there is not." -
Dave
Why watch this?
I have never loved a film more than this one I fully expected to
hate.
Plot Summary:
When a group of unemployed steelworkers in Sheffield are
inspired by a touring male striptease act, they decide to form
their own all-male stripping troupe to make some quick cash.
Despite lacking traditional physiques and facing personal
insecurities, the men commit to performing a "full monty,"
meaning completely nude, one time only to solve their financial
troubles and regain their self-respect.
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Dad's Preview: Some of the
greatest comedies are spawned from the most unlikeliest
of subjects. By all accounts, the concept of unemployed British men
should not be funny, yet it is. For goodness sake, we've
got garden
gnomes, folks! This is a huge tribute to some fine
direction, and a solid script. There are also great
performances through-out, leads to supporting cast. It
truly is a dream ensemble. Also, there are laughs throughout, and, trust me, the film's
fully-gratifying ending is one
you won't soon forget. |
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Redwave
Films, Channel Four Films;
Fox Searchlight Pictures
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