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Swinging With The Finkels
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- Package Dimensions : 7.52 x 5.35 x 0.59 inches; 2.82 Ounces
- ASIN : B071WWV2KW
- Country of Origin : United Kingdom
- Number of discs : 1
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Reviewed in the United States ๐บ๐ธ on April 3, 2012
The Finkels are in a rut. They've been married 9 years and can't seem to find the desire or passion to please one another anymore. Somewhat conservative Ellie comes up with the idea of swinging, to see if the grass is greener on the other side, so Alvin goes along with it. What happens after are hilarious insights on the low points of marriage that are funny only because they're true. The side characters are equally as entertaining, mimicking someone we either know or have known. Many thoughts are thoughts we've all expressed at one point, some issues are serious, others are mundane. Either way, living vicariously through the Finkels should make you think of your own relationship. The ending was predictable but it was okay because the movie itself was hilarious, quirky, insightful and definitely off the beaten path. I was so surprised by Mandy Moore! I've never really liked much of her work, but thought she played this character wonderfully, she was completely endearing in her role, and Martin Freeman was hilarious as well. Totally don't see this couple together in real life, but they were equally strong in their characters enough to get pass that. This is not a main stream comedy, its a dry, very witty and satisfying movie, and many laugh out loud moments. It's not slapstick, or crude, believe it or not and this won't leave you with a bad, uncomfortable feeling at the end (like, for instance
The Break-Up
], it's actually a very sweet comedy.I was very surprised and very pleased.
Reviewed in the United States ๐บ๐ธ on February 4, 2019
This film had just the right amounts of upbeat charm, dry humor, British mannerisms, and totally realistic marital challenges. The actors did a great job, and I loved the parallel stories with their friends also having similar challenges. It shows that dedication, and maturity win out over complacency....often it's that the people themselves have stopped growing or challenging one another, and therefore get uninterested in the relationship, as it's just a mirror of the boredom within themselves. That being said, Martin Freeman's character sure could have had a more significant character growth arc, he seems to be the same boring dork at the end, who simply wants someone to help him ward off loneliness, rather than really being smitten, or just truly interested in his wife (Mandy Moore) again. Anyway, slight flaws aside, a great and humorous movie, and very fun to watch!
Reviewed in the United States ๐บ๐ธ on August 14, 2013
I had a great time watching this movie. The opening music with Freeman walking through the marketplace was snazzy and the movie ended with a lovely song as well. I did find it hard for Mandy Moore to play older than what character she was supposed to be, but everything else was nice. The humor was spot on! Martin Freeman carried this film. Seriously, he MADE this movie! I liked the couple bits during the end credits. I wish my dvd copy had more things in the special features like a gag reel (because you KNOW there were funny moments during the making of this) and behind the scenes stuff. Oh well, I am glad to have found this little jewel.
Reviewed in the United States ๐บ๐ธ on June 9, 2013
I'm enjoying it. It's very adult orientated without being obscene and it moves along at a good pace to keep you interested. However, it's Martin Freeman who makes the movie for me and is the reason I bought my own copy after seeing it on cable. Although there's a lot of angst throughout, it ends up being a feel good movie.
Reviewed in the United States ๐บ๐ธ on January 13, 2013
I didn't enjoy this film. I love the cast. I love the concept. The trailers were amazing, unfortunately they showed some of the best parts. I didn't laugh once in this film. Instead I found myself bored, and cringing. I don't think I'd ever watch this film again... and I honestly can't even recommend it, which is rare for movies.
Reviewed in the United States ๐บ๐ธ on August 9, 2013
Fun show. We enjoyed it. Subject matter was on target while being sweet and stright to the point. Great out come.
Reviewed in the United States ๐บ๐ธ on July 22, 2014
The story is good and the ending a little unexpected but overall a slightly humorous romantic comedy.
Reviewed in the United States ๐บ๐ธ on December 5, 2012
Quite honestly, I rented this movie purely out of my love for Martin Freeman. It was so stupid and dreadful that I gave up after fifteen minutes. In those fifteen minutes pretty much every stupid cliche of committed heterosexual relationships was invoked and taken for granted. If you're a Freeman fan, try Wild Target with Bill Nighy and Rupert Grint or Nativity! if you haven't seen them yet.
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H. O'Sullivan
2.0 out of 5 stars
What a disappointment
Reviewed in the United Kingdom ๐ฌ๐ง on November 2, 2012
As one of those embarrassingly obsessive fans of Martin Freeman's, I purchased this DVD despite the negative reviews I had seen. I'm terribly sorry to say that, from those reviews, I had been warned and have only myself to blame for having just spent 80 oh-so-long minutes, watching Swinging With The Finkels. Crikey, Martin, what had attracted you to do this movie??
I'm very ready to be amused by Martin Freeman, and the DVD blurb advertised the film as being "laugh-out-loud funny", but even I was hard pushed to even crack a tired smile. Like one previous reviewer said, the two main characters aren't exactly the most likeable people you'd ever meet, and I kept wondering what had attracted them to each other in the first place, they seemed so utterly disconnected.
Sadly, I was quite relieved when the end credits started to roll and I'm sorry to say that, although I won't be getting rid of the DVD, it's unlikely I'll ever watch this film again.
Oh, one positive point: I did love Amanda Abbington's all too brief cameo in this.
I'm very ready to be amused by Martin Freeman, and the DVD blurb advertised the film as being "laugh-out-loud funny", but even I was hard pushed to even crack a tired smile. Like one previous reviewer said, the two main characters aren't exactly the most likeable people you'd ever meet, and I kept wondering what had attracted them to each other in the first place, they seemed so utterly disconnected.
Sadly, I was quite relieved when the end credits started to roll and I'm sorry to say that, although I won't be getting rid of the DVD, it's unlikely I'll ever watch this film again.
Oh, one positive point: I did love Amanda Abbington's all too brief cameo in this.
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sam lowry
2.0 out of 5 stars
the Finkels don't swing DVD
Reviewed in the United Kingdom ๐ฌ๐ง on April 26, 2015
This martin freeman picture isn't quite the mess (I think some other reviewers) have made it to be. Alas it is a mess none the less. It has a misleading title-very little is made of the "swinging" angle, and more was done with Donald & Jacqueline characters in TV series Benidorm, on that front.
I didnt feel it to be the abject failure, many others have suggested-it is more of a "Love Actually-lite" , appearing to use many of the same locations, cast and lighting.
The cast do work hard and Freeman (whom looks very diffrent now!), try hard, but the script needed more work.
It isn't a complete loss but more could have been made of the story and cast.
I didnt feel it to be the abject failure, many others have suggested-it is more of a "Love Actually-lite" , appearing to use many of the same locations, cast and lighting.
The cast do work hard and Freeman (whom looks very diffrent now!), try hard, but the script needed more work.
It isn't a complete loss but more could have been made of the story and cast.
katrina
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom ๐ฌ๐ง on June 1, 2014
Martin freeman is fabulous in this. I is a hilarious film that will keep you laughing and at times cringing. A great film for a night in.