A British Comedy to be Proud of!

Rating: 9/10 (16 April 2004)

This film is a welcomed relief, after having to sit through the woeful Sex Lives of the Potato Men, I can honestly say that this is what British Comedy is all about. The characterisation is spot-on, the eclectic mix of characters mixes so well. The leadership skills in Shaun manifesting themselves even though he appears to be so unmotivated and complacent really makes him seem like he is some sort of hero. Shaun's best friend, Ed, really does steal the show though, his constant stream of hilarious one liners is really what turns the film from being 'funny' to 'bloody hilarious'. I defy anyone to not cry with laughter when he requests a Cornetto!
This is what the British Film Industry has been crying out for. For too long have many films been hyped as British comedies that will crack the American market, only to end up flat on their back-side. Whereas Sex Lives of the Potato Men was a one trick pony, with its constant sexual references, and Love Actually was merely nauseatingly pleasant, SOTD contains so many different funny scenes and moments, played out to their full comic potential by a cast containing some of British Comedy's rising stars, this really is a British film to be proud of!