For some reason, reviewers have been lukewarm about this film, and in particular about Hugh Laurie's performance as the hero. I therefore wasn't expecting much, even though I am Ben Elton's number one fan.
I LOVED this film. Of course, it is very British; but it is also funny, moving and sexy. We knew Hugh Laurie could act, having seen him in "Peter's Friends" and "Sense and Sensibility", but he really excels himself as Sam, the slightly bewildered husband. Joely Richardson, was also terrific as the would-be mother. There are also lots of nice little cameos from top British comedy performers such as Rowan Atkinson and John Fortune.
I defy anyone to watch this film without laughing all the way through and crying at the end.
I LOVED this film. Of course, it is very British; but it is also funny, moving and sexy. We knew Hugh Laurie could act, having seen him in "Peter's Friends" and "Sense and Sensibility", but he really excels himself as Sam, the slightly bewildered husband. Joely Richardson, was also terrific as the would-be mother. There are also lots of nice little cameos from top British comedy performers such as Rowan Atkinson and John Fortune.
I defy anyone to watch this film without laughing all the way through and crying at the end.