This is my favourite film but I've never really been sure exactly why: very little 'happens' (they drink loads, take lots of drugs & 'go on holiday by mistake'), there isn't much 'conflict' or 'drama', it doesn't really 'say' anything about society or whatever, and the characters aren't exactly lovable. But, but, but...I've seen the film over fifteen times and could happily sit down and watch it right now. I think this film works for me in the same way that my favourite music does: if I meet someone who doesn't like the film I know I'm going to have a hard time getting to like that person. Shallow? Maybe, but I've yet to meet anybody who doesn't love the film. (By the way, is it just me or does the 'Danny' character sound remarkably like Harold Steptoe?)
Review of Withnail & I
Withnail & I
(1987)
Like the finest wines known to humanity, this film gets better with each passing year!
18 April 2006
Warning: Spoilers