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Morris: A Life with Bells On
Mockumentary following the Millsham Morris men and their fearless leader Derecq Twist (Charles Thomas Oldham) as they seek Morris perfection. What on earth is 'Morris' you ask? It's an English folk dance (allow Wikipedia to answer).
But Derecq is also preparing to set the Morris world alight by performing the ultimate Morris maneuver: the legendary Threeple Hammer Damson. In addition, he's pioneering an innovative, daringly freeform brand of the dance dubbed 'Extreme Morris', drawing the anger of traditionalist elements within the Morris community. When the Millsham team unveil their creation in competition, the Morris Circle (the governing body of Morris in the UK) bans Derecq from future competition. Totally devastated by the decision, Derecq embarks on a global odyssey through tragedy and triumph which gravely tests his passion for dance… the passion for Morris.
Starring Naomie Harris, Charles Thomas Oldham, Derek Jacobi, Ian Hart, Lucy Akhurst, Dominique Pinon, Charles Thomas Oldham
Directed by Lucy Akhurst (feature debut)
Written by Charles Thomas Oldham
Dance, Comedy | 1hr 40mins | Rated (M) | contains offensive language and sexual references | Origin: UK
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Really a Zero
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This movie should really get a zero. It was like watching paint dry. Maybe watching paint dry is better.
By Damian
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VERY FUNNY
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cOMEDY AS ONLY THE BRITISH CAN DO
VERY FUNNY
GOT LOST A BIT IN THE MIDDLE
A REAL SPOOF ABOUT MORRIS DANCING AND A PUT DOWN OF LINE DANCING
AUDIENCE WERE LAUGHING ALL AROUND MEBy laraine
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AWFULL
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Have to say it is the worst movie I have seen in a long time.If I had been at home watching it on the TV the advert break would have been a happy relief.
By Rod
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Brilliant!
Really enjoyed this, gentle, good natured and Morris dancing rocks!
By Trisha
Press Reviews
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Empire (UK)
2 2 out of 5 stars
The all-star British cast is pleasing but the script is not quite up to the talent on show.
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Film4 (UK)
4 4 out of 5 stars
The UK's best mockumentary to date...
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Guardian (UK)
2 2 out of 5 stars
At times its gentle, nuzzling brand of comedy is akin to being gummed by a sheep. And yet Akhurst and Oldham's tale is obviously heartfelt and frequently charming. If there is space in cinemas for lairy Nick Love, then surely there is room for films like Morris, too.
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Total Film (UK)
Trouble is, the jokes are lead-footed, and Aidan McArdle, playing the documentary maker, deadpans irritatingly every step of the way.
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TV3 (Kim Choe)
2 2 out of 5 stars
Overall the whole film feels decidedly flat-footed.
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