Pride - 18/09/2014
Set during the Miner's Strike in 1984, a group of gay men and one lesbian form the L.G.S.M. (Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners) to help raise funds and provide food. Based on the year and stereotypical view, the gay group are initially not well received. Set in a little mining village in South Wales, the locals are not too accommodating when the LGSM turn up with their donation, but when the group realise that they are there to help with no prejudice, and have been on the receiving end of abuse for many years a kinship is formed.
What sounds to be a grim and political film is actually a delight to watch. Pride balances the tones perfectly. It is endearingly heartwarming, laugh out loud funny and heart string pullingly perfect. I sat for pretty much most of the film with a smile on my face, there were times a little tear may have formed as well. The Female Welsh Choir was definitely one of those moments that really tugged the heart strings. One of the "Gays" takes a moment to show the "Miner" blokes what they are missing by just standing at the bar and not dancing. Again, a moment of brilliance that I felt like punching the air, cheering, by the end.
Pride, to sound a little cliche, makes you feel really proud, proud to be British. Clare and I watched this film on the day that Scotland were voting for their independence, and I think films like this make you realise that together we are a really strong nation.
Pride, to sound a little cliche, makes you feel really proud, proud to be British. Clare and I watched this film on the day that Scotland were voting for their independence, and I think films like this make you realise that together we are a really strong nation.
It is a well scripted and enjoyably acted film with the likes of Paddy Considine, Joe Gigun and Bill Nighy too name the big actors. The supporting cast is just as lovable, "Dai, your gays have arrived!" is just a brilliant line.
Every character is given enough screen time for you to actually care about them, and actually caring about them gives the story more impact.
If you enjoy British films and especially Brassed Off, Dagenham or Full Monty then this is a film you will love.
Show your British Pride and go and watch, and when it comes out on DVD or Netflix, watch again
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