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The Full Monty [1997]
from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment
starring Robert Carlyle, Tom Wilkinson, Mark Addy, William Snape, Steve Huison
directed by Peter Cattaneo

Features:

• Anamorphic
• PAL
• Widescreen

Editorial Review:

Overtaking Jurassic Park as the UK's biggest box office attraction of 1998, and winning one of its four Academy Award nominations, The Full Monty was the surprise world-wide smash of the year, it's unexpected success reflecting the underdog inspiring message of the film itself. Leading a strong cast, it was Robert Carlyle's appearance here which propelled him to sex-symbol superstardom and brought him high-profile Hollywood roles in Angela's Ashes, The World is Not Enough and The Beach among others. The story revolves around the attempts of five unemployed grafters from the recession-hit industrial North to reclaim some of their dignity, which they attempt to do by the unlikely expedient of becoming male strippers. The film follows their struggle to become The Chippendales for real women, from their shambolic beginnings to their euphoric debut appearance in front of 300 hungry lasses! Saucy and spicy with a rocking soundtrack, The Full Monty tells of the triumph of spirit over adversity, reminding us that everyone can be special, no matter what their shape ... or size. This is British independent film making at its very best, exhibiting the heart-warming truthfulness captured by many UK directors, yet eschewing their often gloomy negativity for an altogether more optimistic outlook: it's a modern fairy tale in which all five Cinderellas get to go to the ball. --Paul Eisinger

Customer Reviews:

• Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0

• classic comedy that will make you cry laughing.
  I'd heard the hype but only watched the film as my wife wanted to see it.There is a lot of bad language in it but that is the make up of the characters in the film.The film reflects the steel industry failing in the UK and the impact it has on the workers losing their jobs.Far from being depressing,as you may expect,it handles the issues with classic comedy and genuine humour.It runs for almost 90 mins,grabs your attention from the first minute and keeps you laughing all the way through with only the odd... more info

• Cracking
  British comedy when done properly is a really good thing to watch!
  Robert Carlyle is excellent in this film. Even a cameo from a 'pre Les Battersby' Bruce Jones gives you a life. Paul Barber (Denzil, Only Fools & Horses) is another excellent actor that makes an appearance.
  This is a film that captures the early 90's really well, and is one you are sure to watch again and again whenever you need a feel-good laugh session. If you haven't seen it, buy it straight away!

• Superb
  Six unemployed Sheffield steelworkers decide they can get rich quick by putting on a striptease show of their own, intending to go the `full Monty` and strip naked!

  This is a British film that had astronomical success when released. As well as Robert Carlyle, who plays the main character Gaz, there are other recognisable comedy faces for British viewers: Mark Addy as Dave, Paul Barber as 'Horse', (formely Denzil in Only Fools and Horses, and Hugo Speer as Guy. Only in a British film could gnome theft and... more info

• "It's not bad - this stripping lark - is it?"
  The Full Monty is a "right good laff" (to borrow the parlance of its protagonists). Although the dialect may occasionally bewilder viewers unused to north-England speech, the humour doesn't need any translation. Gaz is down on his luck and is possessed of an endless supply of far-fetched money-making schemes. Inspired with a visit by the renowned Chippendale male strip-show artists to his hometown of Sheffield, and impressed at the huge amounts of money they make by seemingly just taking off their clothes... more info

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