Sally Hawkins
- Actor
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Inspired by the true story of Maurice Flitcroft, the British amateur golfer who managed to enter the Open after taking up the sport on whim, The Phantom Of The Open is another of those loveable-loser sagas that have become a tiresome staple of British comedies. Playing Flitcroft as a kind of Forrest Gump-style simpleton who has selflessly deferred his dreams for the sake of his family, Mark Rylance goes for cuddly but veers into condescension while director Craig Roberts overdoes the quirk factor by equating Flitcroft's sudden golfing obsession with some kind of goofy religious awakening. Sally Hawkins and Rhys Ifans co-star.
Alistair Harkness, The Scotsman, 16th March 2022The Phantom Of The Open review
As fuzzy and reassuring as a multi-coloured Pringle sweater-vest, The Phantom Of The Open is an old-fashioned crowd-pleaser. Based on a true story, it stars Mark Rylance as Maurice Flitcroft, a Barrow-in-Furness crane-operator turned novice golfer, who - on multiple occasions - blagged his way into the British Open.
Matthew Anderson, Cine-Vue, 15th March 2022The Phantom Of The Open review
The Phantom Of The Open is feel-good cinema at its most earnest and doesn't let its handicap overcome its intent.
Gareth O'Connor, Movies.ie, 15th March 2022The Phantom Of The Open review
Mark Rylance golf comedy 'will make you laugh and cry'.
Lewis Knight, The Mirror, 13th October 2021James Corden to star in Amazon Prime comedy drama Mammals
James Corden is returning to UK television screens, starring alongside Sally Hawkins in Mammals, a comedy drama series for Amazon Prime.
British Comedy Guide, 13th July 2021Steve Coogan movie The Lost King begins filming
Production has started on The Lost King, a film starring Sally Hawkins and Steve Coogan. It focuses on the true story of how the bones of Richard III were found beneath a Leicester car park.
British Comedy Guide, 23rd April 2021Eternal Beauty review
A bold but jarring sketch of schizophrenia.
Wendy Ide, The Guardian, 4th October 2020Eternal Beauty review
Craig Roberts's fantasy conjures surreal images and magnetic performances.
Owen Richards, The Arts Desk, 2nd October 2020Eternal Beauty review
Sally Hawkins shines in audacious, offbeat triumph.
Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 2nd October 2020Eternal Beauty review
Sally Hawkins provides a masterclass in generating tears and laughter, occasionally in the space of a single scene.
Jeremy Aspinall, Radio Times, 1st October 2020