The British excel at comedy laced with tragedy and this quirky film is no exception. Dysfunctional family gather for Gordie Grandpa's 75th, who inconveniently dies. The children are superb, genuine youngsters rather than mini-adults, and bring the best out of their elders. If you set aside the ambitious funeral arrangements and unresolved child care issues then everyone will find something to identify with, something to enjoy, reason to cry and reason to laugh.Written & Directed by: Andy Hamilton, Guy Jenkin
Cast: Billy Connolly [Gordie McLeod], David Tennant [Doug McLeod], Rosamund Pike [Abi McLeod], their children Emilia Jones [Lottie], Bobby Smalldridge [Mickey], Harriet Turnbull [Jess]
Saturday 21 February 2015, Palace Cinema, Canberra
