Quote: Tim Walker @ September 30 2009, 3:01 PM BSTIt's more back on home territory, set in Reading in the 70s, apparently about insurance salesmen. It's got Ralph Fiennes in it as well, but beyond that I haven't heard much. (Oh, it was originally going to be called The Men From The Pru, I think.)
I used to live near Cemetery Junction when I was a student at Reading.
Quote: Marc P @ September 30 2009, 3:15 PM BSTI used to live near Cemetery Junction when I was a student at Reading.
That's why it's a dump.
Quote: Tim Walker @ September 30 2009, 3:08 PM BSTIt's probably quite a dated reference thesedays anyway. The phrase "The man from the Pru" probably hasn't been used since the 80s. The only other thing I remember Gervais saying about this was that it was exploring an area and a group of people where the 60s/70s sexual/social revolution never really happened. That could be promising, as it would be back to more white collar Office-type territory.
I heard Gervais saying it was a more dramatic piece than comedy, or something. He mentioned it being a British Saturday Night Fever??
Quote: Matthew Stott @ September 30 2009, 3:20 PM BSTI heard Gervais saying it was a more dramatic piece than comedy, or something. He mentioned it being a British Saturday Night Fever??
I don't think I could tolerate seeing him dance again...
You know how to doooo it
Quote: AndreaLynne @ September 30 2009, 3:22 PM BSTI don't think I could tolerate seeing him dance again...
Imagine your drunken 70- something father doing it at a party to a load of sober Americans who have never seen The Office and you'll know the meaning of embarrassement.
Quote: AndreaLynne @ September 30 2009, 3:22 PM BSTI don't think I could tolerate seeing him dance again...
I don't think he's the lead though, it's about some young-ish men. A coming of age type deal.
Quote: Nil Putters @ September 30 2009, 9:00 PM BST
I've already watched the crap out of those movies. I don't think I could sit through two in a row as awesome as they are and all.
I only posted it for the trailer really. I still enjoy both films though. 
Nil has a Woody but Curt doesn't get a Buzz.
>_<
Quote: Leevil @ September 30 2009, 9:37 PM BSTNil has a Woody but Curt doesn't get a Buzz.
Now that's just icky!
Quote: Matthew Stott @ September 30 2009, 12:14 PM BSTThe Invention Of Lying (Ricky Gervais) gets a slight pat on the back:
http://www.chortle.co.uk/shows/film/i/17732/invention_of_lying/review
And a severe kick in the nuts:
http://www.empireonline.com/reviews/reviewcomplete.asp?FID=135490
So something for both sides of the Gervais divide there!
For those who are interested, Ricky Gervais being interviewed about The Invention Of Lying - plus other stuff - by Simon Mayo, broadcast on Five Live yesterday (iPlayer - interview recorded on Tuesday 29th Sep).
Ricky Gervais Interview - Five Live
The interview starts at 0:35.50/3:00.00.
Empire gave it a one star review and called it "Sgt Bilko bad". http://www.empireonline.com/reviews/reviewcomplete.asp?FID=135490
Must admit, the clips I've seen of it do look pretty dire. Shame that his film work can't match his TV work.