Life is Sweet (DVD + Blu-ray)Directed by Mike LeighOne of its celebrated director's most admired and affecting films, Life is Sweet depicts a summer in the life of a modern working-class family surviving in Thatcher's Britain Andy (Jim Broadbent) is a professional chef and DIY enthusiast who buys a decrepit burger van. His wife Wendy (Alison Steadman) helps out with the launch of a Parisian-themed restaurant, The Regret Rien. One daughter, Nicola (Jane Horrocks), suffers from bulimia and is obsessed with men and Marxism, while the other, Natalie (Claire Skinner), is an apprentice plumber who dreams of escaping to America. This hilarious yet tragic domestic portrait features a dazzling ensemble performance and remains a potent, true-to-life story.Special features Presented in High Definition and Standard DefinitionA Running Jump (2012, 36 mins): a sports-infused comedy short starring Eddie Marsan, produced as part of the 2012 Cultural Olympiad An Interview with Jane Horrocks (2017, 14 mins): a newly filmed discussion with the acclaimed actressAudio commentary with Mike LeighThe Guardian Lecture: Mike Leigh in Conversation with Derek Malcolm (62 mins, audio only)Original trailerStills galleryFully illustrated booklet with new writing by Ashley Clark and Will Massa, an original review and full credits UK | 1990 | colour | English language, with optional hard-of-hearing subtitles | 103 minutes | original aspect ratio 1.85:1 | BD50: 1080p, 24fps, PCM stereo audio (48kHz/24-bit), region B | DVD9: PAL, Dolby Digital stereo audio (224kbps), region 2
A**Y
Great film
A good film by Mike Leigh
R**P
British film making at its best!
Directed by Mike Leigh, an observational look at a working class family. Living in the suburbs of London, a heartfelt tale of ordinary people living their lives. And their hopes and aspirations, sometimes going a little awry. With great performance from Alison Steadman, Jim Broadbent, and Timothy Spall. A lot of dark humour and tragedy with regards to Jane Horrocks character struggling with bulimia. A very good film.
N**.
Comedy drama about a working class family.
If you like Mike Leigh's humour( and i do), this is good example of it.Although it does have its serious side, like the Jane Horrocks character suffering from bulimia.Special features include 36 min short A Running Jump, in which Eddie Marsan excels as a energetic spiv.
C**G
Five Stars
Grand
W**Y
Good film
On time
V**S
Life is Most definataly sweet!
A brilliant film from the wonderful Mike Leigh starring a wealth of British acting talent. A classic example of dysfunctinal family life that is in turn, funny, profound and moving. Excellent.
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