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Any recommendations for a quirky little gem of a film

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waltzingparrot · 10/11/2020 21:30

The type that doesn't sound great in its synopsis but turned out to be brilliantly entertaining, moving, hysterical. It's probably British. Definitely understated.

I'll offer Marvellous with Toby Jones

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SpringisSpinning · 21/03/2023 21:26

The Duke.

Absolutely gorgeous heart lifting British film with Jim broadbent and Helen mirin.

SpringisSpinning · 21/03/2023 21:29

@BigMamuh I absolutely love this film.

StCharlotte · 21/03/2023 22:01

Don't know if it's been mentioned but we've just watched Bank of Dave on Netflix. Ticks the OP's boxes I think and really enjoyed it.

AiryFairy1 · 21/03/2023 22:13

Oh I loved Bank of Dave - a lovely feel good flick 🥰

Kellyjames90 · 22/03/2023 19:51

If you're looking for a quirky and unique film, I highly recommend "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind". Directed by Michel Gondry and written by Charlie Kaufman, this film explores the complexities of love and memory through a surrealist lens.

BreadPittt · 24/03/2023 10:46

Try Paper Lives, great Turkish film.

www.imdb.com/title/tt13045890/

BreadPittt · 24/03/2023 10:47

Also Sonny Boy

www.imdb.com/title/tt1138481/

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IHaveBrilloHair · 25/03/2023 14:29

BreadPittt · 24/03/2023 10:47

I love that film.

tryandfindmenow · 09/04/2023 18:42

Who suggested sight seekers ..what the heck am I watching 😮

Mimijamroll · 09/04/2023 20:06

Sightseers , a very black comedy 😅.
Before watching it I thought it would very much more cosy britcom type fare.

tryandfindmenow · 09/04/2023 21:14

I bloody loved it 😆wild film.

AngeloMysterioso · 19/04/2023 23:26

Midnight in Paris

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Mytholmroyd · 21/04/2023 21:47

Not read the whole thread and realise it's an old one but I would suggest Their Finest - came out on 2016 with Helen McRory, Gemma Arterton and Bill Nighy set in WWII but really quirky and different

balalake · 22/04/2023 07:52

@Mytholmroyd saw the film premiere (Bill Nighy amusing introduction) and agree. Has been on BBC IPlayer, not sure if still there.

Mytholmroyd · 23/04/2023 16:43

Oh wow did you? Love Bill Nighy 😊
I love the song They can't black out the moon that they sing in this film - lived in my head ever since!

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waltzingparrot · 24/04/2023 10:53

Thank you to whoever recommended Still Life with Eddie Marsan. That's what I meant by 'doesn't sound great in its synopsis' but it was a very moving gem of a film. I too recommend it.

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Caeruleanblue · 25/04/2023 19:02

Tonight, Tues at 11.05 on Film 4, Locke starring Tom Hardy. Not action packed but interesting!

StCharlotte · 27/04/2023 08:45

Twisique · 14/03/2023 18:24

Mrs Harris Goes to Paris

Watched that last night - loved it (especially as I'm a massive fan of Dior from that era if I were rich and slim enough... ❤).

PoorlyDS · 08/05/2023 23:18

Nothing to hide. Netflix. French. Just thoroughly enjoyed it

Caeruleanblue · 19/05/2023 21:13

Just watched Far from the Madding Crowd on BBC Iplayer - not quirky but a good film, this was the 2015 version.

Greektome · 19/05/2023 22:54

"Last Night". It's the end of the world. Everyone knows it. What do they choose to do on their last night? I watched the film decades ago, and I still often think about it.

testingmitb · 20/05/2023 06:38

Watched 'Phantom of the Open' last night with Mark Rylance. Very dry and moving comedy based on a true story. Highly recommend.