I went to see this film with low expectations and I wasn't disappointed. I had hoped that Minnie Driver's presence might have meant a sharp, incisive script and some inventive plotting. No such luck. For some reason, the vast majority of British comedies end up as periodically slightly amusing in a light, gentle way. Why this is I have no idea as we can boast some of the world's brightest comic talents.
Ms Driver is fine and Mary McCormack as her partner in crime is adequate, if slightly annoying. Mark Williams is the best on show here as the put-upon detective.
The director Mel Smith said this was the film of his he was happiest with - I suggest he go back to The Tall Guy, which is far superior. Ending a film like this with the Eurythmic's 'Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves' was also a cliche too far.
A good effort, but could have been so much better.
Ms Driver is fine and Mary McCormack as her partner in crime is adequate, if slightly annoying. Mark Williams is the best on show here as the put-upon detective.
The director Mel Smith said this was the film of his he was happiest with - I suggest he go back to The Tall Guy, which is far superior. Ending a film like this with the Eurythmic's 'Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves' was also a cliche too far.
A good effort, but could have been so much better.