Comments on: The Top 10 British Movies for Anglophiles http://www.anglotopia.net/countries/england/the-top-10-british-movies-for-anglophiles/ The Website for People Who Love Britain - Anglophiles Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:49:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Louis http://www.anglotopia.net/countries/england/the-top-10-british-movies-for-anglophiles/#comment-128928 Louis Sat, 03 Dec 2011 16:50:21 +0000 http://www.anglotopia.net/?p=158#comment-128928 This list is very bad it only includes films that live up to the American stereotype of britishness most are middle/upperclass and have nothing to do with the real Britain. My list to show britain as a whole (and just good to watch) 1) Kidulthood 2) Shaun Of The Dead 3) Four Lions 4) Human Traffic 5) Trainspotting 6) Snatch 7) Attack The Block 8) The Full Monty 9) Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels 10) Nil by Mouth 11) Life Of Brian 12) Withnail and i 13) A Clockwork Orange 14) Secrets and Lies 15) The Wicker Man This list is very bad it only includes films that live up to the American stereotype of britishness most are middle/upperclass and have nothing to do with the real Britain.

My list to show britain as a whole (and just good to watch)

1) Kidulthood
2) Shaun Of The Dead
3) Four Lions
4) Human Traffic
5) Trainspotting
6) Snatch
7) Attack The Block
8) The Full Monty
9) Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
10) Nil by Mouth
11) Life Of Brian
12) Withnail and i
13) A Clockwork Orange
14) Secrets and Lies
15) The Wicker Man

]]> By: Cristina Prado http://www.anglotopia.net/countries/england/the-top-10-british-movies-for-anglophiles/#comment-110488 Cristina Prado Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:58:19 +0000 http://www.anglotopia.net/?p=158#comment-110488 I must say, I see eye to eye with you... I'm always looking for films set in England, films that show their customs and let me enjoy British accent. I'd like to mention Brassed Off, which I found delightful. I must say, I see eye to eye with you… I’m always looking for films set in England, films that show their customs and let me enjoy British accent.
I’d like to mention Brassed Off, which I found delightful.

]]> By: BeverlyC http://www.anglotopia.net/countries/england/the-top-10-british-movies-for-anglophiles/#comment-110479 BeverlyC Tue, 13 Sep 2011 20:02:17 +0000 http://www.anglotopia.net/?p=158#comment-110479 Poor list...very poor. "Young Victoria" is lovely, but to leave off "Room with a View" and "Howard's End", "Emma" and "The King's Speech" is criminal. "Master and Commander," ugh. "V for Vendetta" a horror. Poor list…very poor. “Young Victoria” is lovely, but to leave off “Room with a View” and “Howard’s End”, “Emma” and “The King’s Speech” is criminal. “Master and Commander,” ugh. “V for Vendetta” a horror.

]]> By: Trevor Jones http://www.anglotopia.net/countries/england/the-top-10-british-movies-for-anglophiles/#comment-110423 Trevor Jones Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:49:23 +0000 http://www.anglotopia.net/?p=158#comment-110423 Absolutely correct, #1....................The King's Speech Absolutely correct, #1………………..The King’s Speech

]]> By: Janet http://www.anglotopia.net/countries/england/the-top-10-british-movies-for-anglophiles/#comment-110331 Janet Mon, 12 Sep 2011 20:17:18 +0000 http://www.anglotopia.net/?p=158#comment-110331 The King's Speech. The King’s Speech.

]]> By: Kelly http://www.anglotopia.net/countries/england/the-top-10-british-movies-for-anglophiles/#comment-103260 Kelly Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:59:32 +0000 http://www.anglotopia.net/?p=158#comment-103260 Love all the movies mentioned. But two more to see are Crush with Andie McDowel and the second one is Keeping Mum. Love all the movies mentioned. But two more to see are Crush with Andie McDowel and the second one is Keeping Mum.

]]> By: pusspussbangbang http://www.anglotopia.net/countries/england/the-top-10-british-movies-for-anglophiles/#comment-91857 pusspussbangbang Tue, 17 May 2011 07:42:50 +0000 http://www.anglotopia.net/?p=158#comment-91857 Gangster No 1 Dead Mans Shoes Karims Story 24 Hour Partey People Telstar , Billy Liar , Hell I could go on and on.... Gangster No 1 Dead Mans Shoes Karims Story 24 Hour Partey People Telstar , Billy Liar , Hell I could go on and on….

]]> By: Kim Finley http://www.anglotopia.net/countries/england/the-top-10-british-movies-for-anglophiles/#comment-91762 Kim Finley Mon, 16 May 2011 16:04:40 +0000 http://www.anglotopia.net/?p=158#comment-91762 As a pathetic Anglophile myself, I'll go for any movie with a British accent and a costume so I like your selection. As a pathetic Anglophile myself, I’ll go for any movie with a British accent and a costume so I like your selection.

]]> By: Christopher http://www.anglotopia.net/countries/england/the-top-10-british-movies-for-anglophiles/#comment-84496 Christopher Wed, 27 Apr 2011 04:08:25 +0000 http://www.anglotopia.net/?p=158#comment-84496 Ya'll should check out the movie "Starter for 10". It is a great movie. Ya’ll should check out the movie “Starter for 10″. It is a great movie.

]]> By: Maggie http://www.anglotopia.net/countries/england/the-top-10-british-movies-for-anglophiles/#comment-75052 Maggie Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:47:40 +0000 http://www.anglotopia.net/?p=158#comment-75052 What about Billy Elliot?? GREAT movie. What about Billy Elliot?? GREAT movie.

]]> By: Diana http://www.anglotopia.net/countries/england/the-top-10-british-movies-for-anglophiles/#comment-68552 Diana Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:40:18 +0000 http://www.anglotopia.net/?p=158#comment-68552 What about Goodbye Mr. Chips? What about Goodbye Mr. Chips?

]]> By: modwen http://www.anglotopia.net/countries/england/the-top-10-british-movies-for-anglophiles/#comment-68238 modwen Fri, 11 Feb 2011 18:42:36 +0000 http://www.anglotopia.net/?p=158#comment-68238 I do like some of your choices, but surely you didn't mean to leave "Sense and Sensibility" off your list! An oversight, no doubt. ;) I would put it at the very top. I do like some of your choices, but surely you didn’t mean to leave “Sense and Sensibility” off your list! An oversight, no doubt. ;) I would put it at the very top.

]]> By: Tray http://www.anglotopia.net/countries/england/the-top-10-british-movies-for-anglophiles/#comment-66695 Tray Sat, 29 Jan 2011 22:52:40 +0000 http://www.anglotopia.net/?p=158#comment-66695 Also a memorable film from 1987 about a kid and his family living through the Blitz in London, "Hope and Glory," Also--any of the Kenneth Branagh movies. My favourite is "Henry V". Also a memorable film from 1987 about a kid and his family living through the Blitz in London, “Hope and Glory,” Also–any of the Kenneth Branagh movies. My favourite is “Henry V”.

]]> By: Tray http://www.anglotopia.net/countries/england/the-top-10-british-movies-for-anglophiles/#comment-66649 Tray Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:51:59 +0000 http://www.anglotopia.net/?p=158#comment-66649 What about 'Chariots of Fire" from the 80's? What about the 1998 "Elizabeth" starring Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush? Also there is Shadowlands (1993) starring Anthony Hopkins about the British author C.S. Lewis. The fantastic actress Judi Dench played Queen Victoria after Prince Albert's death in "Mrs. Brown (1997)." As mentioned above, Emily Blount did a good job as Queen Victoria in her youth in "Young Victoria." What about ‘Chariots of Fire” from the 80′s?
What about the 1998 “Elizabeth” starring Cate Blanchett, Geoffrey Rush?
Also there is Shadowlands (1993) starring Anthony Hopkins about the British author C.S. Lewis.
The fantastic actress Judi Dench played Queen Victoria after Prince Albert’s death in “Mrs. Brown (1997).”
As mentioned above, Emily Blount did a good job as Queen Victoria in her youth in “Young Victoria.”

]]> By: Kate http://www.anglotopia.net/countries/england/the-top-10-british-movies-for-anglophiles/#comment-54287 Kate Mon, 08 Nov 2010 05:10:03 +0000 http://www.anglotopia.net/?p=158#comment-54287 It wasn't out when this was originally posted, but I highly recommend "The Young Victoria" - an excellent movie about Victoria coming to the throne. It wasn’t out when this was originally posted, but I highly recommend “The Young Victoria” – an excellent movie about Victoria coming to the throne.

]]> By: Sarah Snow http://www.anglotopia.net/countries/england/the-top-10-british-movies-for-anglophiles/#comment-50863 Sarah Snow Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:36:03 +0000 http://www.anglotopia.net/?p=158#comment-50863 Another one I would add to the list is "Saving Grace". All the biggies are in it; Brenda Blethyn etc... Hilarious film. Even though there a huge house somewhere in Cornwall that somehow I managed to miss.. You go in to the front door in one place & come out of the back door in another! Amazing. But excellent film though... British film (although not about Britain) the proper, original "Italian Job" has to be on any list of British films. I love that film... "Personal Services" with Julie Walters. Haven't seen it in years but it was hilarious. Another one I would add to the list is “Saving Grace”. All the biggies are in it; Brenda Blethyn etc… Hilarious film. Even though there a huge house somewhere in Cornwall that somehow I managed to miss.. You go in to the front door in one place & come out of the back door in another! Amazing. But excellent film though…

British film (although not about Britain) the proper, original “Italian Job” has to be on any list of British films. I love that film…

“Personal Services” with Julie Walters. Haven’t seen it in years but it was hilarious.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.anglotopia.net/countries/england/the-top-10-british-movies-for-anglophiles/#comment-49847 Andrew Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:20:47 +0000 http://www.anglotopia.net/?p=158#comment-49847 I would recommend: East is East. Shallow Grave. Restless Natives. I would recommend:

East is East.
Shallow Grave.
Restless Natives.

]]> By: Vicky http://www.anglotopia.net/countries/england/the-top-10-british-movies-for-anglophiles/#comment-3053 Vicky Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:35:40 +0000 http://www.anglotopia.net/?p=158#comment-3053 I adore Love Actually, Bridget Jones and About A Boy. Notting Hill is okay but definitely not Roberts' or Grants' best. The BBC version of Pride and Prejudice is 100% better than the film and of course has the classic lake/wet T-shirt scene! I've only seen a bit of The Queen and it didn't grab me. Might have to try it again sometime. Not seen any of the others. I definitely think things like Brick Lane, Educating Rita and Gosford Park should be considered as well as they offer everything - great performances, wonderful stories and beautiful settings. :) I adore Love Actually, Bridget Jones and About A Boy. Notting Hill is okay but definitely not Roberts’ or Grants’ best.

The BBC version of Pride and Prejudice is 100% better than the film and of course has the classic lake/wet T-shirt scene!

I’ve only seen a bit of The Queen and it didn’t grab me. Might have to try it again sometime. Not seen any of the others. I definitely think things like Brick Lane, Educating Rita and Gosford Park should be considered as well as they offer everything – great performances, wonderful stories and beautiful settings. :)

]]> By: Andy Hill http://www.anglotopia.net/countries/england/the-top-10-british-movies-for-anglophiles/#comment-2907 Andy Hill Fri, 29 May 2009 13:42:42 +0000 http://www.anglotopia.net/?p=158#comment-2907 What a terrible selection of films! Richard Curtis makes awful crap that is completely unrepresentative of the UK, all posh people and "cor blimney guvnor" type proles for them to patronise. I've never met anyone remotely resembling any of his characters in real life. V for Vendetta is almost unwatchably bad too. Master and Commander and Local Hero are both excellent. I would suggest: Comfort And Joy Gregory's Girl Any Shane Meadows film Carry On Cleo/Carry On Up The Khyber Withnail And I A Matter Of Life And Death Trainspotting (looking slightly dated now but still more representative than any of the Curtis collection of tourist tat) Brazil What a terrible selection of films! Richard Curtis makes awful crap that is completely unrepresentative of the UK, all posh people and “cor blimney guvnor” type proles for them to patronise. I’ve never met anyone remotely resembling any of his characters in real life. V for Vendetta is almost unwatchably bad too. Master and Commander and Local Hero are both excellent.
I would suggest:

Comfort And Joy

Gregory’s Girl

Any Shane Meadows film

Carry On Cleo/Carry On Up The Khyber

Withnail And I

A Matter Of Life And Death

Trainspotting (looking slightly dated now but still more representative than any of the Curtis collection of tourist tat)

Brazil

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