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The Actors [DVD] [2003]

The Actors [DVD] [2003]Director: Conor McPherson
Actors: Michael Caine, Dylan Moran, Michael Gambon, Lena Headey, Miranda Richardson
Studio: 2 Entertain Video
Category: DVD

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 8 reviews
Sales Rank: 41,796

Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, PAL, Widescreen
Languages: English (Subtitles For The Hearing Impaired), English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region: 2
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 - 1.78:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 88 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6

EAN: 5014138039714
ASIN: B00018HTIW

Theatrical Release Date: May 16, 2003
Release Date: March 8, 2004
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5 out of 5 stars Nice surprise!   February 15, 2010
T. G. Baudouin (Mexico City, MEXICO)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

After reading some of the other reviews I thought this movie would be dreadful, and now that I think about it, that predisposed me a little bit to the negative side. However having watched it, I can say I really don't understand those people who didn't like it. Yeah, yeah, it has all the atmosphere and little flaws an independent film tends to have, but even among all that, the story, silly as it is, works smoothly due to its lead characters -and actors-. Caine and Moran shine, and that is all that counts, I think. Special mention to Sir Gambon's performance (made me laugh a lot...that toupee! lol!) and the little girl who plays Moran's niece (lovely!).
This is actually a very sweet movie that gives you a load of laughs and an enjoyable dose of sillines.


4 out of 5 stars Good film   April 27, 2009
S. Rodie (essex, england)
I am surprised that reviewers have taken this film so seriously! The point of Michael Caine's character is that he is inept (the play he is in and directing is meant to be awful, and tasteless too) Therefore is it not surprising that the disguises are poor, they are meant to be surely bearing in mind in the play both Caine and Moran do their own makeup, such as it it is. Michael Caine as a woman is a nod to his part in Dressed to Kill, and he was none too convincing as a woman in that either! I think Michael Gambon is very funny, overacting like mad, as if trying to outdo Caine! Sure there are plenty of plotholes, but I think this is a funny feelgood film and taken at face value is very entertaining.


2 out of 5 stars Simply good.   September 17, 2008
MadelineJ (Alton, Hampshire)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Well, its alright. You look at the cast, scan the storyline and you mind is reeling with the possibilities of so many great and funny actors behind one movie. To a certain extent it works, there are laughs and lovely moments to giggle happily about, but it's really not that good a film. Rent it, watch it, enjoy it for what it is - just don't buy it.

The plot is possibly the worst element of the film and might be to blame. While most people are happy to suspend a certain amount of belief you kind of start to feel like they are taking the mick. There were good intentions behind it but realy it becomes a case of people not recognising people they were talking to a few hours before under the pretence that that wig actually works.

The acting is surprisingly dissapointing...i hate to be, but i have to be honest - Micheal's Caine and Gambon both give truly mediocre performances. Whether this is down to script, characterisation or delivery it is hard to tell, but both are distinctly uninspiring. However, the rest of the cast who are perhaps lesser known, such as Lena Headey do well under the circumstances, and the highest praise goes to Abigail Iverson (one hell of a nine year old actress) and to Dylan Moran. Moran runs circles around his co-star, portraying a varied character who manages what good characters do and sidles quietly into the backroom of your heart without you even noticing. Suddenly you are holding your breath for his happy ending and so i credit both of the stars i have given to him.

The score is lovely, the acting varied - Moran shines in this, unrecognised as he is, and it should have worked. Sadly it lacks something - it is difficult to pinpoint what, and i am afraid i will have to be obscure and merely observe that it lacks a heart. Maybe it was luck, or sparkle or magic or something but it just misses the mark and so i'm afraid it is nice, but not much more.

Still, i would recommend watching it - it is partially funny and there is quite a sweetness behind the characters that appeals greatly. It is not groundbreaking, hilarious, amazing, breath-taking or brilliant, but simply good - i suppose that is enough on some days.


4 out of 5 stars Daft, harmless fun!   April 9, 2006
Gilaine (London)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful

I saw the two names on the box - Michael Caine and Dylan Moran, and I thought "Wow, this could be brilliant!!!" and it had the potential - fabulous cast which many were underused, especially Tom's love interest (sorry, cannot name her off-hand - Lena Headey). This is your basic, I-do-not-want-to-use-a-single-brain-cell-and-could-do-with-a-few-giggles kind of film. The best part of the film is Dylan Moran, why do we not see him more often I do not know, and the worst is Caine dressed as a women - how on earth could anyone be fooled by that costume I have no idea (not that any of the "disguises" really worked either but that was their charm - but that was taking the biscuit). Most outstanding performance; Abigail Iverson (Mary) - one very serious 9 year old.


3 out of 5 stars How do you want me?   August 9, 2005
Abigail Ford (UK)
2 out of 7 found this review helpful

It all depends how you like your comedy.
If idiotic identity mistakes and hammy acting are what you like, then this is the film for you. Dylan Moran as young actor Tom Quirk far outshines his A-list co-star Michael Caine in his ability to adopt any number of comedy characters and make them all different. His more subtle acting is also excellent; understated and innocent is his way - though it' unusual to see Moran in a romantic lead, he turns what is actually a fairly emotionless script concerned with its linear plot into something quite beautiful.
Chaos and farce are limited devices, and this film does its best with them, giving a few giggles and even the occasional guffaw, but if they're not your bag don't come here!

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