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(1991)

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7/10
David Thewlis Filmography Project
gink1027 September 2019
Warning: Spoilers
#18 Journey to Knock

Terry = The Seeking Attention Character

Pros: Another BBC film with its British style and signature, dealing with the subject of disability as a surprise factor, but nevertheless, this is handled in a common way without becoming a boring cliché until the film becomes a kind of Road movie. Here we see David as the protagonist of this story, playing Terry, a man disappointed with a depression for not having full meaning to all things that happen in life because of being paraplegic, yet he does everything possible because everyone listens to him regardless of his condition, and seriously, I'm not kidding when I say that David steals every scene/moment that appears. At times the film gives messages with a tone of black humor about inclusion and how we shouldn't do less to these people. John Hurt is good as a secondary and I highlight him as a supporting cast because he keeps his distance all the time and doesn't obscure the story at any time, which I appreciate.

Cons: I would lie to you if I told you that this film doesn't have some flaws, of course, it does, but... Nah.... I forgive this one for this occasion.
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10/10
Never forgotten!
mellymee28 October 2003
This short film has stayed with me since the day I saw it over 10 years ago:

An intimate portrayal of desperate men doing desperate things.Their aim? Simply; to live! This film boasts a performance by John Hurt, so "real" that it literally "hurts"(the man is a master)and the passionate, moving and utterley memorable talent of David Thewlis (playing the part of frustration personified!). Thank you, to all involved in this movies' creation. It is an experience that I will always have the pleasure of having had.

Melanie Nichols.
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