This is a British treatment of the themes
in the movie of 1983, The Big Chill.
Peter’s father has passed away and his family has a very large home. He’s decided he will ask his friends to
come for a party at
Christmas. They were
involved ten years ago in a music and comedy group at Cambridge
University. They are a diverse
blend now in their early thirties.
Andrew has married Carol and she is the star of an American situation
comedy that he writes. Maggie is
hoping that she may be able to jump-start a romance with Peter. Roger and Mary develop jingles for
products as their profession and recently one of their baby boy
twins died. Sarah has brought her
latest boyfriend Brian. Vera, the
housekeeper, is on hand to cook fabulous meals for the occasion.
This is dated and I wish there was more
happening. It seems to skim along
the surface and not delve deep enough for the complications involved. There are highly talented actors in
this film, give them something to work with!! It is interesting to see these actors at a younger age. 2 ½* (This movie is so-so)
101 min, Comedy/Drama directed
by Kenneth Branagh with Emma Thompson, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Phylida Law,
Kenneth Branagh, Imelda Stauton.
Note: Imdb 6.8, 76% critic 72% audience
on Rotten Tomatoes, Roger Ebert 3 1/2*.
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