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Listonixio Fresh and Exciting

BelSports This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

Zlatica One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.

JohnLeeT This film falls flat and only receives a 10 because Emily Watson gives another stunning performance in it as Mrs. Kendrick. She is delightful and mesmerizing as usual and completely dominates every scene in which she appears. While her part is small, her talent is not and that is what makes her presence so essential to what little success this movie achieves. It is always more than worthwhile to see this magnificent actress on screen, in however small the role, and watch what miraculous gifts she brings to any piece. Over and over again she manages to amaze and confound audiences with a magnetism and presence far beyond any other living actress working in any medium. In this film, she sparkles in spite of the lackluster writing and direction that is the fatal flaw which sinks the rest of the cast. It is only her magic that makes her standout in this film failure and her unequalled power that illuminates her participation in spite of the overall cloud of disappointment this movie generates. Do not miss her performance!!!

angel-lloyd I loved this film from start to finish. An absolute pleasure to watch! Quick and witty dialogue, feel-good story line and painfully funny, equip with fantastic characters! Not surprisingly brilliantly written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Steven Merchant! An absolute delight, Ricky and Steven should be very proud of this masterpiece.I couldn't get over how good the plot was, and how well written! The musical selection was equally fantastic, really setting the tone of the film well. Also a surprising movie, not only spectacularly hilarious, but sometimes heart wrenchingly touching.Young stars are budding, real talent has been discovered through the making of this film. Particularly by the young Tom Hughes who I thought was phenomenal in this role! Also good performance from Christian Cooke, Filicity Jones, Ralph Finnes and of course Ricky Gervais! Feel-good comedy, fresh, witty and extremely funny, written to perfection! Highly recommended!

MadameGeorge I am a huge fan of the brains of Merchant/Grevais and so that is why I ordered this little Indy-gem from Netflix a few weeks ago and I was delighted. I did not really know what to expect from this film, but I found my self laughing a lot and it turned a rainy Satarday night indoors into a fun time.The story is set around three young lads growing up in the swinging 1970s in England. But, this is not the England that is often portrayed as roaring and influential as one who think, it the 1970's rural town that has one night club, few pubs, and the quintessential factory that ALL young lads usually end up in their whole life.Bruce (played by a amazing Tom Hughes) is without a doubt the soul of this story. He is tough, sexy and a wild boy from start to finish who learns, perhaps the most valuable lesson in life- that sometimes youth does not bring all the answers. His two buddies, Snork (nickname that is instantly referenced too and equally awesome) and Freddie. If Bruce is the soul of the film, then Freddie is the heart and Snork is the constant. Freddie, dreams of being better then his father and ending up in a factory job his whole life- this is the plot throughout the film, but it is almost the back story- the catalyst for all the other minor stories. Freddie, played by Christian Cook reminds me of the Indy-version of Robert Pattinson, with boyish looks, charm and heart that really makes you root for him. I instantly liked him, but for me the best performance is Hughes and I am looking forward to his roles in the future.The minor characters in the film are also authentic and lovely. Ralph Finnes as the go-to-rich business man plays the ass without over doing it. I love him in everything he does and he was just perfect for this film. Emily Watson, as his wife plays such a role that is heart-breaking and he does it with pose and grace that- just wow. Ricky Gervais, as Freddie's father, is also perfect. He has a conversation with his mother-in-law who lives with him and his wife, that I swear I had to grab some tissues to wipe the happy tears from my eyes and then re-watch it again. Felicity Jones is sweet as the young girl with a world full of dreams that stands as the love interest for Freddie. She was likable and over all a breath of fresh air in the film.Cemetery Junction wraps the dreams, naivety, loss, gain, love, hate that comes with being young. The music is excellent and the clothes just add to the flavor of the film. It is as if, I was along for the ride with these boys and it was enjoyable. An amazing heart-filled film, laughable moments that will not soon be forgotten, and time well spent in Cemetery Junction.

tieman64 Clichés abound in "Cemetery Junction", a wholly generic "coming of age" movie, written and directed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, two big name comedians in Britain.Aside from several gross-out gags and moments of crude humour, the plot is pure formula, the audience watching as a group of friends attempt to escape the dreary confines of small town Britain. Of course, like "American Graffiti", the one kid who has his heart set on staying in town and getting a "proper job" (the film rightfully despises post 60s white collar Britain), ends up leaving and going on an "artistic adventure", whilst the bad boys and likable losers, all of whom previously looked ready to take on the world, remain stuck behind. If you've seen "American Graffiti", "The Education of Charlie Banks", "The Last Detail", "Scent of a Woman", "Bad Influence", "Starter For Ten", "The Wanderers" etc, you've already seen this movie. Ironic that most movies which advocate "non conformity", "sticking it to the man" and "being yourself" are so drearily formulaic.Still, Gervais and Merchant insert some good jokes here and there and the film is fast and slick enough to overcome its clichés. Like most films made in Britain, "Cemetery Junction" uses every trick it can to make England seem bright, sunny and cheery. Here we see Gervais and Merchant overusing colour correction and straining to shoot on sunny days. The film is ashamed of itself, trying to capture the more marketable, sun-kissed tone of LA.7/10 – Worth one viewing.