Richard Curtis
- 68 years old
- English
- Writer, director, producer and executive producer
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Having enjoyed what Stephen Fry described as a "full life", Mel Smith died in July aged just 60. At this time of year, it's probably his Rockin' around the Christmas Tree duet that comes to mind first, but the clowning about was part of a rich career that shaped British comedy but also took in straight acting and directing, TV production and a modicum of high living.
Rowan Atkinson remembers a "wonderful sort of peace" in performing alongside him, and John Lloyd credits Smith with developing the naturalistic style that characterises modern alternative comedy. Lloyd and Atkinson are joined by Richard Curtis and, of course, his sketch partner Griff Rhys Jones to commemorate Mel Smith's contribution to both comedy and life in general. Home video and lots of classic sketches (which really do stand the test of time) tell the story of a beloved comic personality.
Emma Sturgess, Radio Times, 24th December 2013About Time this tiresome comedy was left in the past
Richard Curtis has threatened to stop directing after this latest offering and that would indeed be about time.
Chris Hunneysett, The Mirror, 9th September 2013What kissing my dad on his deathbed taught me
It may seem strange to write of such an intimate moment in a national newspaper but I found myself thinking constantly of it when watching Richard Curtis's beautiful new film, About Time.
Quentin Letts, Daily Mail, 6th September 2013The film formula: About Time
We analyse the familiar elements in Richard Curtis' time travel romcom.
Niki Boyle, The List, 5th September 2013Richard Curtis on what shaped About Time
"For every film, there's another one that could have been made with a totally different cast"
Richard Curtis, Radio Times, 4th September 2013Why time does not travel well in About Time
Richard Curtis' new film should have learned from previous time-travel stories, says Nicholas Barber.
Nicholas Barber, The Independent, 30th August 2013About Time, review
Richard Curtis rounds off his trust fund trilogy with weddings (not four, thankfully) and love (not actually, mercifully) in this return to the vanilla, upper-middle-class universe of comedic purgatory from which he refuses to shift.
Alan Bett, The Skinny, 30th August 2013First review of Richard Curtis's About Time
The new film from Richard Curtis, this celebration of family is like a big, sloppy hug from a stranger. And like most unsolicited hugs, it's well-meaning but not entirely welcome.
Wendy Ide, The Times, 9th August 2013About Time, review
Richard Curtis's time travel rom-com is soft, frayed at the edges, and oh so comfortable, writes Robbie Collin.
Robbie Collin, The Telegraph, 8th August 2013Richard Curtis announces his final romcom
After three Bafta wins, countless other awards and an Oscar nomination for best screenplay for Four Weddings and a Funeral, the film-maker Richard Curtis has announced that his latest rom-com. About Time is to be his directorial swansong.
Andrew McCorkell, The Independent, 31st July 2013