WITHNAIL AND I-Film Review

Withnail and I review –

This review may be a little biased as this is my all-time favourite film, but hopefully after reading this you will be encouraged to see it and maybe you’ll also enjoy it. Withnail and I was made in 1983 and stars Richard E Grant and Paul McGann. They play two failed actors trying to make it in London in the sixties, who 'accidentally' go on holiday to the countryside. That’s the plot! This absence of a more complicated plotline may mean some of you might think this film is going to be boring or a bit hard to watch . However if you concentrate on it, it is really a very funny film and even heart-wrenchingly sad towards the end.

Richard E Grant shines in his best role (forget about the spice girls movie people!) and gives a touch of ‘elegance’ to the permanently drugged up and drunk Withnail, while Paul McGann is equally brilliant, giving an excellent portrayal of a very anxious and agitated ‘I’. Richard Griffiths also plays a great part in the film, but does not match the brilliance of the two lead roles. Withnail and I is one of those films that you either love or hate. I love this film, and I am asking you to go and watch it and make up your own mind about it.

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Emma H -YR 12