So just to set expectations, the end of this film tailed off a little until the final scene sitting on a tree. I felt a little lost in how the story opened because i didn't appreciate they were step-brothers, but this is the kind of film where the netflix generation will put the phone down and pay attention.
The story is just madcap. Its a bit like Ferris Muellers Day Off meets Andy and Tim from Little Britain. Most of the comedy is so absurd and typically British. Its hard to see how they could keep a straight face through the sketches.
Production shows all the glories of Bradford (so around 30 seconds of tracking shots), Blackpool and there is a rather iconic bit of film with the car drifting towards the sea. It added to the film because it slowed the pace down.
The two leads were hopelessly miscast but they managed to pull off sibling chemistry. I found the "asian orphan" lead was a little wooden whereas the "white orphan" lead was probably too animated. But thats what made the comedic value. So with the asian guy, there is this look of childlike glee in his face as he takes off his shoes to go in the sea like its his first time ever that he did this.
The real humour comes from the nutty supporting cast. I think they were all playing for kicks. There is still stiff muslim prospective in-laws who collectively gave a sense of awkwardness. You get father of the year who blames his kids for being born or father of the year, and I think the grandmother character was brilliantly told in flashback.
This is the kind of gem i'd put alongside Rocket Singh. Very relatable characters until you realise they are all mad.
The story is just madcap. Its a bit like Ferris Muellers Day Off meets Andy and Tim from Little Britain. Most of the comedy is so absurd and typically British. Its hard to see how they could keep a straight face through the sketches.
Production shows all the glories of Bradford (so around 30 seconds of tracking shots), Blackpool and there is a rather iconic bit of film with the car drifting towards the sea. It added to the film because it slowed the pace down.
The two leads were hopelessly miscast but they managed to pull off sibling chemistry. I found the "asian orphan" lead was a little wooden whereas the "white orphan" lead was probably too animated. But thats what made the comedic value. So with the asian guy, there is this look of childlike glee in his face as he takes off his shoes to go in the sea like its his first time ever that he did this.
The real humour comes from the nutty supporting cast. I think they were all playing for kicks. There is still stiff muslim prospective in-laws who collectively gave a sense of awkwardness. You get father of the year who blames his kids for being born or father of the year, and I think the grandmother character was brilliantly told in flashback.
This is the kind of gem i'd put alongside Rocket Singh. Very relatable characters until you realise they are all mad.