Looking for Eric

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isla s @RT89656869 Sep 2, 2022 First off, this is not a film entirely about football, in case people think it is. Its very much a Ken Loach film - a piece of British social commentary, showing the life of a working class man, someone who sees themselves very much as a 'down and out' type. Its a sobering watch I could describe as being about someone trying to keep their head above water, as is the case with most Ken Loach films. Its classed as a comedy and I suppose there are some comedy type moments in it but suffice to say its not what I'd regard a very amusing film for the most part, for obvious reasons (towards the very end it does get more chaotic and I couldn't help but smile a bit but its not a big 'laugh out loud' film mostly). The comedy is mainly present in the scenes showing Eric at ease, laidback with his mates at work and in his house, not with the adolescents he (seemingly) begrudgingly lives with. This is a quirky film but I liked the themes and I thought the main character, Eric Bishop, was played well by Steve Evets. There's even some poignant moments present and it does feel quite realistic, so I'd recommend it on that basis, yes. See more nefasto r @Nefasto Feb 5, 2020 This lighter version of Ken Loach is sweet and touching. A simple and funny idea that pays off. See more Sep 4, 2019 Ken Loach has a very personal mark but there is something that doesn't quite work in this one. See more Mar 9, 2017 Another wonderful film from Ken Loach. Beautifully made. The man's a genius story teller. See more Feb 5, 2017 Looking for Eric means to be a light-hearted comedy teaching you how to cope with adversities in life with wisdom. But I just don't get its humour. See more Aug 7, 2015 Watched this a few years ago great wee film!!!!!! See more Read all reviews

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