In the late 40's early 50's the Ealing studio released a series of dry, dark comedies that affectionately poked fun at many aspects of British life. Man In The White Suit was one of those films. Directed by the man who steered Whiskey Galore to success; staring Alex Guinness and Joan Greenwood who both had made an impression in previous Ealing Comedies; and using as its theme the contemporary concerns of progress, capitalism and the unions, this one was sure to impress. Indeed, for its light charm, many still regard this as a great film.
It's cute enough, and everyone goes through their paces with practised ease. The directorial touch is confident without being in any way stylish or interesting. It works. It's not a film that contains anything meaningful, impressive, interesting, moving or exciting, but it moves along and is rarely dull. It may wear its satire on its sleeve, and one complaint may be that the themes are pushed a little too heavily, but it entertains in a light and charming way.
Guinness is here at his most Hugh Grant popular. Not giving us a performance to admire, but certainly being boyishly cute.
This is a film that is neither good nor bad, but is that most fine thing for a wet Tuesday afternoon, a decently average movie.
It's cute enough, and everyone goes through their paces with practised ease. The directorial touch is confident without being in any way stylish or interesting. It works. It's not a film that contains anything meaningful, impressive, interesting, moving or exciting, but it moves along and is rarely dull. It may wear its satire on its sleeve, and one complaint may be that the themes are pushed a little too heavily, but it entertains in a light and charming way.
Guinness is here at his most Hugh Grant popular. Not giving us a performance to admire, but certainly being boyishly cute.
This is a film that is neither good nor bad, but is that most fine thing for a wet Tuesday afternoon, a decently average movie.