The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill but Came Down a Mountain

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L W 04/05/2024 This is the worst movie I have ever seen and the reason I hate Hugh Grant as an actor See more Steve D 02/17/2023 Not a lot to it but it is entertaining. See more isla s 09/02/2022 I thought this was quite an amusing film with a nice charm to it - its very much gentle comedy but its a nice, easy/light watch with quirky locals and an interesting story. Its a period drama of sorts (set c. 1917) with a nice village-y feel and the story wasn't too boring, unlike some similar films, thankfully. I thought Hugh Grant did quite well in his role here. I believe the film is based on a local legend. Historians haven't found any truth to the story but that didn't take away my enjoyment of the film. It is perhaps a little cheesy, or stereotyped, with the depiction of the Welsh locals being angry at outsiders daring to undermine or downplay the status of their beloved surroundings. I particularly enjoyed hearing the random nicknames of some of the locals. It may seem a bit patronising or cheesy perhaps to some but I thought it was a pretty decent film overall and I'd happily recommend it as such, yes. See more clive e 03/30/2022 Passed the time I suppose. Like a Welsh version of Local Hero ( which I love) but just not as good. All a bit twee and contrived. Tara Fitzgerald was pretty though See more dave s 12/29/2021 In The Englishman Who Went Up a Hill but Came Down a Mountain, the residents of a small Welsh village take pride in and seem to be defined by the mountain that overlooks their homes. When a pair of English cartographers arrive to survey the mountain and ultimately determine that it's only a hill, the villagers are understandably upset and set out to remedy the problem. It's a cute movie that seem to capture the vibe of smalltown life and the comradery that exists between the residents, but it ultimately feels a little forgettable as it swings from comedy to drama to romance. Hugh Grant is typically charming as one of the Englishmen and the always reliable Colm Meaney is a blast as the randy publican, but there is just nothing memorable about anything that happens over the course of the movie. And good luck remembering the title. See more Sam F 03/09/2021 It's not Oscar material but good Friday night entertainment. worth watching even of just from history point of view. Kenneth Griffith's acting alone is a treat. See more Read all reviews

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