David Nicholls has adapted his own novel, under guidance of various seasoned producers like Sam Mendes and Tom Hanks.
Fabulous cast: a gawky James McEvoy, Dominic Cooper, Alice Eve (daughter of Trevor), Rebecca Hall, Benedict Cumberbatch, Catherine Tate, Guy Henry, Mark Gatiss, James Cordon, Charles Dance, Lindsay Duncan. That the name of Nina Gold is credited for casting is no surprise as she seems to be associated with every decent project. Ashley Rowe (Dancing on the Edge) shot it.
It's a slightly familiar tale but entertaining and well acted, filmed in Bristol and Jaywick, Clacton-on-Sea. There's perhaps too much 1980s music though the choices (lots of Cure, Psychedelic Furs etc) are good.
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