A Rather English Marriage with Albert Finney: DVD Cover

    A Rather English Marriage Director: Paul Seed Cast: Albert Finney, Tom Courtenay, Joanna Lumley, John Light

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    • DVD Release Date: 04/07/2009
    • Original Release: 1998
    • Rating: Not Rated
    • Sales Rank: 26,419

    Viewer Rating: (1 ratings)

    Detailed Rating: "Engaging" See All

     
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    Scene Index

    Disc #1 -- A Rather English Marriage
    1. Meeting In a Hospital [6:54]
    2. Beautiful Service [5:31]
    3. Bring Back My... [8:10]
    4. Darling Reggie [10:32]
    5. Liz [9:27]
    6. Arrangement [7:12]
    7. Dancing [5:41]
    8. Another Bloke [7:57]
    9. At Peace Now [4:27]
    10. Dinner [14:16]
    11. Official Engagement [18:58]
    12. End Credits [1:24]

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    Editorial Reviews

    A sort of mannered, British version of The Odd Couple (1970), this drama won four of the seven major BAFTA Awards for which it was nominated. Albert Finney stars as Reggie Cunningham-Jarvis, a former Royal Air Force squadron leader who is utterly debilitated by the death of his wife, allowing his estate to decay. At the suggestion of a social worker, Reggie is paired with Roy Southgate (Tom Courtenay), a retired milkman, orderly homebody, and fellow recent widower. Roy moves in and begins caring for Reggie's manor, and an unlikely friendship between the two men develops, although Reggie treats Roy more as a servant than a roommate. Their relationship becomes tested, however, with the arrival of Lizzie Franks (Joanna Lumley), a shop owner hoping to seduce Reggie for his riches. Karl Williams, All Movie Guide

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    A Rather English Marriage - A Very Dry Sense of Witby IsabellaLongstaff

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    July 06, 2009: This is a rather charming - yet with the typical tongue in cheek British sense of humor - film. It is very entertaining - and has a lesson in the end. It is superbly acted as only the British actors can do. This is not a traditional role for Joanna Lumley - though she does a wonderful job. Long after viewing the film you will find yourself smiling at the different scenarios - and wondering, why didn't I say that?

    Most importantly, as the film progresses, don't make-up you mind that you know how it will turn out - you will be delightfully surprised.

    Take a chance on this one - you won't be disappointed.