Pride (2014)

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[solaris]

Great movie. Imelda Staunton is incredible (the cast is fantastic all round). One of the most genuinely uplifting films of the past few years. 

[TalismanRing]

This movie is pure joy, the whole cast is great and it and gave a new appreciation for Dominic West who knocks it out of the park.

Edited January 21, 2015 by TalismanRing

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[Goffe]

typical, just typical. Could it be any more heavy-handed and superficial? 20/100

Edited February 4, 2015 by Goffe

[luna]

blah.

[mattmav45]

Superior "based on real events" cinema.

 

]It's the summer of 1984, and the National Union of Mineworkers are in the midst of a strike.  Problem is, the strike isn't going too well, and they could use some assistance as it pertains to their finances.  In a story that seems like the stuff of fairy tales, in comes the gay and lesbian community to lend a helping hand.  As a viewer one can only hope that the film takes a great story, and thereafter leverages it by way of some unique handling within.  Fortunately for the viewer, such is very much the case here.

 

Films like this are typically facing an uphill battle when it comes to truly bringing the story to life, but the strongest aspect of this film is the manner in which it puts its own unique stamp on the material.  For one, the characters here are all immensely likable, and great effort is taken in ensuring that they all feel like real people.  It's nothing short of impressive the way that every character is time and attention, and the film inevitably as a whole is the ultimate benefactor of this execution.

 

Additionally, film-makers of films of this ilk often take a great story, and thereafter treat it far too mechanically.  The ultimate result is a hollow viewing experience that fails to capture the spirit of the material.  Such can not be further from the truth here.  There is a tangible genuineness regarding the way the material is presented, and more importantly that is able to come across on the screen.  It is clear that the film-makers truly cared about bringing the material to life, and as a result the viewing itself is organic and ultimately fulfilling.

 

The power in this film is found in its portrayal of two, historical oppositely-aligned groups, putting aside their differences and working together.  Such statement is simple on its face, but as one can see from modern events, hard to achieve in real life.  The film is undeniably positive and optimistic in execution, and it's damn near impossible to not get wrapped up in its sentiment.  The viewing is sneaky in its effect of remaining in the viewer's mind long after the credits cease rolling.

 

Simply a damn good film.

[chasmmi]

On 2017. 3. 28. at 5:00 AM, mattmav45 said:

Superior "based on real events" cinema.

 

]It's the summer of 1984, and the National Union of Mineworkers are in the midst of a strike.  Problem is, the strike isn't going too well, and they could use some assistance as it pertains to their finances.  In a story that seems like the stuff of fairy tales, in comes the gay and lesbian community to lend a helping hand.  As a viewer one can only hope that the film takes a great story, and thereafter leverages it by way of some unique handling within.  Fortunately for the viewer, such is very much the case here.

 

Films like this are typically facing an uphill battle when it comes to truly bringing the story to life, but the strongest aspect of this film is the manner in which it puts its own unique stamp on the material.  For one, the characters here are all immensely likable, and great effort is taken in ensuring that they all feel like real people.  It's nothing short of impressive the way that every character is time and attention, and the film inevitably as a whole is the ultimate benefactor of this execution.

 

Additionally, film-makers of films of this ilk often take a great story, and thereafter treat it far too mechanically.  The ultimate result is a hollow viewing experience that fails to capture the spirit of the material.  Such can not be further from the truth here.  There is a tangible genuineness regarding the way the material is presented, and more importantly that is able to come across on the screen.  It is clear that the film-makers truly cared about bringing the material to life, and as a result the viewing itself is organic and ultimately fulfilling.

 

The power in this film is found in its portrayal of two, historical oppositely-aligned groups, putting aside their differences and working together.  Such statement is simple on its face, but as one can see from modern events, hard to achieve in real life.  The film is undeniably positive and optimistic in execution, and it's damn near impossible to not get wrapped up in its sentiment.  The viewing is sneaky in its effect of remaining in the viewer's mind long after the credits cease rolling.

 

Simply a damn good film.

 

Agree totally