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Comedy - Director: Richard Boden, Mandie Fletcher, Martin Shardlow - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring: Hugh Laurie, Miranda Richardson, Stephen Fry, Brian Blessed, Tim McInnerny, Tony Robinson, Rowan Atkinson
Comedy - Original Language: English - Classification: 12 years and over - Starring: Tessa Peake-Jones, Buster Merryfield, David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst
Advantages: Good balance of comedy and drama, good performances, quirky. Disadvantages: Horrid soundtrack, Samantha Mathis.
...I had a watch of Jack and Sarah was the constant comments I kept reading about how Kevin Smith's Jersey Girl was little more than a remake of it. While there are certainly some similar plot points, on the whole though I would say that the two are entirely different. The best part though was finding a nice little film that I probably would have missed otherwise.
Walking the line between drama and comedy is not an easy one for any film. ... ...glad to say though that Jack and Sarah balances between the two very steadily, only stumbling from time to time.
The film focuses on Jack (Richard E Grant), a London lawyer who is happily married to Sarah (Imogen Stubbs). She is pregnant, and I'm not giving away a huge spoiler to reveal that she dies during childbirth (this occurs in the first 15 minutes), leaving Jack to raise the baby (also named Sarah) by himself. He doesn't have ... more
The only reason I had a watch of Jack and Sarah was the constant comments I kept reading about how Kevin Smith's Jersey Girl was little more than a remake of it. While there are certainly some similar plot points, on the whole though I would say that the two are entirely different. The best part though was finding a nice little film that I probably would have missed otherwise.
Walking the line between drama and comedy is not an easy one for any film. If you're trying to push serious themes, it becomes difficult to crack jokes at the same time. Likewise, a dramatic event in a comedic film can be a very jarring experience that works against the film. I'm glad to say though that Jack and Sarah balances between the two very steadily, only stumbling from time to time.
The film focuses on Jack (Richard E Grant), a London lawyer who is happily married to Sarah (Imogen Stubbs). She is pregnant, and I'm not giving away a huge spoiler to reveal that she dies during childbirth (this occurs in the first 15 minutes), leaving Jack to raise the baby (also named Sarah) by himself. He doesn't have a clue what to do and tries to avoid his responsibilities by letting his parents and stepmother deal with the baby. Eventually they have enough and force him to look after her himself, which sees Jack employ an American nanny (Samantha Mathis) against his parents wishes, and, well, you can probably see where all of this is leading.
Yes, it's formulaic, but when a film is this much fun, who really cares? While the plot follows a simple structure, there are enough off-beat elements to give the film a unique edge. Take for example William (Ian McKellen), a homeless man who Jack finds in his skip who takes it upon himself to become his butler. Or the scene where in an attempt to get his car unclamped, Jack jumps onto the side of the clampers van and ends up going for a ride down the street, all while shouting (and throwing money) at the driver to turn round and remove the clamp. These little elements don't make up the bulk of the story, but they make the film all the more enjoyable.
The characters themselves are an odd bunch, again something that enhances the film. Richard E Grant is a strange choice for a romantic lead, but he manages to pull it off, despite constantly looking like he's going to explode with anger at any moment. Ian McKellen is fantastic as William, giving a touch of a class to a character that would only usually be there to be laughed at. All of the parents (including Judi Dench) also fill their roles sufficiently as well, and are given a good amount of screentime, which is nice for what are relatively minor character. The only weak link, as much as it pains me to say it, comes in the form of Samantha Mathis as Amy. She was excellent in Pump Up The Volume, one of my favorite films, but just doesn't seem to fit here. Her performance in itself isn't terrible, it just doesn't seem to mesh with anyone elses at all. Her scenes with Jack on the whole lack the kind of spark that really is required in a film of this nature.
While I'm on the flaws of the film, I may as well address the soundtrack, which is one of the most horrendous things that I have ever heard. I'm sure that it seemed like a good idea in 1995, but now it just feels so incredibly dated, with such 90s friendly radio fodder as Simply Red, East 17, Gabrielle, and worst of all, the Lighthouse Family, whom I counted in the film no less than three times.
Don't let these things put you off though, as minor quibbles aside, Jack and Sarah is an engaging, interesting, and often hilarious film that nicely walks the line between comedy and drama. It's pretty much the quirky elements that make it though. Without them, it would have been just another Richard Curtis (Four Weddings and a Funeral) film, and the world really doesn't need any more of those.
Advantages: Funny, sad, entertaining, Great Cast Disadvantages: None
...of my favourite girlie films, Jack and Sarah and decided to force my other half into watching it as I wanted to watch something different.
The film is based on Jack (Richard E Grant) a Lawyer who is married to his lovely wife Sarah (Imogen Stubbs) and when we meet the couple it is clear that they are to be parents shortly, they are living in a house which has still not been completed by the builders and Jack has to cope with the tramp that lives ... ...passes away during childbirth leaving Jack to cope with the new baby. It is clear that Jack is finding it hard enough to cope with losing his wife, his solemate without having to cope with a demanding baby that he feels no connection to after his wife was lost through giving birth to his child.
Don't be put off by thinking that this is the plot of the story as it isn't by far, there is so much more to this film and its real mixture of characters ...
KELLYLOUJ 20.04.2008
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...It took a while for Jack to bond with the baby as it would just losing his wife, but soon enough he turns into a really great dad.
He hires a nanny that comes into his life and bring s the woman’s touch and looks after Sarah really well and one thing leads to another and well… it’s not hard to figure out the rest.
This is a really good movie and anyone can watch it. It’s funny and sad and it touches many parts of your emotions. ...
michellej 31.08.2000 (05.03.2001)
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...in question is the eponymous Jack (played by Richard E Grant) who has a successful job in a city law firm and, along with his heavily pregnant wife, Sarah (Imogen Stubbs), is busy managing the renovation of their new home. Shortly after moving in, Sarah goes into labour in the night and Jack, in his haste to get her to the hospital, falls down the stairs, rendering himself unconscious and requiring an ambulance himself.
At this point the comedy ... ...to enter the house while Jack is sleeping off another drunken night and place the baby next to him in the bed, hoping that he is spurred to take responsibility - which, after an initial spell of resentment, he reluctantly does, naming the baby Sarah.
As Jack grows into his role as a father, the comedy returns to the film and a heartwarming relationship is forged, with Sarah now accompanying him everywhere, even to work.
Cue the entry of Amy (Samantha ...
rabidbadger 31.08.2009
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I am writing a review on the DVD Honeymoon in Vegas starring Sarah Jessica Parker, Nicholas cage and James Cann.
Nicholas Cage stars as Jack Singer, a private Detective who is dating Betsy Nolen played by Sarah Jessica Parker.
Jack and Betsy have been dating for some time now, and Betsy feels that she is more than ready for the next stage in their relationship - Marriage.
However, on the day Jacks mother died, on her death bed, she begs him never to marry, as no one will ever love him as much as she will, and these words haunt him in his dreams.
So things are starting to go down hill for their relationship until one night jack says "Lets do it, let's go to Vegas and get married tomorrow"
Off the two go to Vegas thinking it was the start of a new life for them, but this was only the start of the problems that was facing them ...
Advantages: a film to cry to, and a laugh great story line brillent actors Disadvantages: Jacks Wife Sarah Dies
special features on the DVD only ones that are on there is:
2 original theatrical trailers
4 TV spots
Jack and Sarah is rated 15 with some adult jokes and swearing in it.
But I do surest this film for anyone who likes a laugh as well as a cry.
The music was composed:
by Simon Boswell
Also film was produced by:
Pippa Cross
Simon Channing
Janette Day
Written by:
Tim Sullvan
People staring in this film are:
Richard E Grant (The Little Vampire, Hudson Hawk)
Samantha Mathis
Judie Dench
Ian MaKellen (Lord Of The Rings)
The song that Jack and Sarah play is
Fall from the stars song by Simply Red
I Found the best bit of the film were:
1. Jack wakes up with his daughter beside him so he needed to go out get some baby cloths and other things so he makes a tea towel nappy with cotton wool buds and then he raps her ...
A high-flying lawyer appears to have the world at his feet until he loses his wife during childbirth. Trying hard to resist his family's attempts to take over his life, he finds salvation in the form of an American waitress who he hires as a nanny...
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
MGM ENTERTAINMENT; CINRAM LOGISTICS
Release date
23/07/2001, 04/10/2004
No of Discs
1
Catalogue No
21228 DVD, 10001263
Barcode
5050070004861, 5050070022636
Screenwriter
Tim Sullivan
Languages
Main Language
English
Dubbed Language
French, Spanish
Subtitle Language
Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Norwegian, Spanish, Swedish
Hearing Impaired Language
English
Technical information
Special Features
2 Original Theatrical Trailers, 4 TV Spots
Aspect Ratio
1.66 Wide Screen
Sound
Dolby Digital Surround
Dubbing Sound
Dolby Digital Surround English French Spanish
DVD Description
In this charming British romantic comedy, Jack (Richard E, Grant), a recently widowed father, quickly learns that his yuppie lifestyle and workaholic ways don't mesh too well with a new baby's needs. Overwhelmed by the responsibilities of caring for his infant daughter, he hires Amy (Samantha Mathis), an American waitress, to be the baby's nanny. Though she's completely inexperienced, Amy soon turns out to be the only voice of reason in Jack's chaotic world. The film also stars Judi Dench and Ian McKellen in supporting roles.
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