Mike Posted October 17, 2014 Posted October 17, 2014 Seen the film yet? Here's a chance to share/post your take in a how was it for you poll Just a simple no words no names rate out of 5 thing Once rated then get over here and share your words and read what others have said 2
Mike Posted November 8, 2014 Author Posted November 8, 2014 ok, think the time has come to call it a day on this poll Have left the poll open so members can still if wish rate/vote but have unpinned it So taking todays current score as a result... Northern Soul film - your take.... 5 stars (74 votes [19.27%]) 4 stars (162 votes [42.19%]) 3 stars (111 votes [28.91%]) 2 stars (24 votes [6.25%]) 1 star (13 votes [3.39%]) 384 members voted after adding up and dividing etc etc the average score given to the films by us members is 3.7 stars out of 5 Will now open up this thread for a short while, so if you do wish to discuss this 'result' then can do so below.... 1
Guest johnny hart Posted November 8, 2014 Posted November 8, 2014 Two ways you could have made this movie; Primero, an musical, "Mama Mia" fullof fun and frolics with Jedward and Katie Price in the lead roles. Segundo; As a stark , gritty, realistic northern drama [Willy Russell,Saturday night Sunday morning ,etc, etc ] Lainie Constantine chose the latter and what a total triumph it is! It mirrored 70s working class life;poor education , poor housing no hope. The music became secondary to the powerful narrative of the superbly acted and crafted story, maybe the snotty spotty anoraks will whinge and whine; Marvin was out of synch, the gear was the wrong colour, two much motown,[what a nice tribute to Edwin,"Time" and "Backstreet"] For a first time major movie ,to bring it all together in such a way is nothing short of a miracle , Hail Emperor Constantine ***** Star.
Stephen T Posted November 9, 2014 Posted November 9, 2014 I agree. It's a triumph. Really enjoyed the film. If I was 4/5 stars in anything in life I'd be triumphant too. It's easy to point and find fault in things that other people have gone to a lot of trouble to actually do and leave a legacy. 1
Pete S Posted November 13, 2014 Posted November 13, 2014 after adding up and dividing etc etc the average score given to the films by us members is 3.7 stars out of 5 I think that's a fair result 3
Guest fairspares Posted November 22, 2014 Posted November 22, 2014 overall a very good film , having left school in 1979/80 became a mod then discovered northern soul there were many parts in the film that took me back to those early days, oh and i couldnt stop tapping my feet throughout the film.
Nsg Posted November 28, 2014 Posted November 28, 2014 I've recently watched Soul Boy again and I've warmed to it slightly, as I did watching NS teh Movie 2nd time round I really think if you mixed the good bits of both Soul Boy, NS the Movie and Paul Mason's Culture documentary together with a "backdrop" ( pardon the pun ) with Mr Parmers '70 work you would be onto a winner !
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