Hello chaps. Fulton Mackay, who played Ben in the film, was my uncle. He modelled the character of Ben on my father. I come from the far north west of the highlands, roughly where the fictional "Ferness" is depicted on the map at the beginning of the film. What I found amazing about Local Hero was how it touched so many people. For many years afterwards thousands of tourists from all over the world made their way to these locations, Pennan on the Moray coast and Morar beach on the west coast, in an attempt to try and grasp the life offered in the film. I suppose it makes us look at ourselves, what life is really all about. Is that Mac making the phone ring at the end? You may assume so, if that is what you want. The beauty of the film. With Ben, well in the highlands there used to be many of these older guys, including my own dad, who looked like simple men but would often be 10 steps ahead of you. Thanks for the wonderful review guys.
I saw this in the theater (US) and I got the somewhat bleak Houston ending. Mac on his balcony gazing wistfully. It hit me hard then. Later in life I was an IT contractor with a specialized skill-set in demand and ended up working gigs in far flung places far from home for an extended period of time - for the duration of the project. I would get "home", pick up my mail, and pay my bills, and crash out for a hard sleep. I once sent a check for three months of advance condo association dues from Reykjavik because I didn't know when I would be back next. When a long gig ends and you are back "home" it is both familiar and alien. Home is no longer home after awhile, it's a waystop, a mailbox. I perfectly understood then the Houston ending then. When you go live in a random city out of an extended stay hotel room or a pre-furnished corparate-leased apartment for many months for a living, the concept of home is ephemeral. I watch Local Hero at least once a year. One of my favorite movies.
I believe there are many 'Local Heroes' in the film. Mack is because of his bag of money, Gordan is for guiding the entire process. Victor is because his love for the village and the village's (particularly the womenfolk) love for him. Marina and Danny are both the Heroes who actually save the town by giving Happer the option of building the Institute. And of course Ben for befriending Happer and giving him the Hope he needed to change.
I stumbled upon you guys while searching for reviews on the hellraiser franchise,and i've got to say, i love your on screen demeanor. there's something extremely soothing about the way you discuss the movie thar got me hooked. You've got a new sub ppl! keep up the good work!
Fine review...this is probably my favorite movie of all time. For what it's worth, I think that the psychologist emphasizes how sense of self is central to the meaning of life as well as the inanity of modern culture...as well as raising a few other topics.(on top of the other emphasis of the analyst is parodying the psychology of the late 1970s perhaps.. and less like the watch going off at conference time than it might have been in 1983). Every scene to this movie makes us contemplate what "being" is..and the richness of being, with the "doing" a bit irrelevant as long as there is something to do (a thought echoed by the idea that even the beachcomber has an occupation that is a must to existence). I won't wax too poetic..great to see you all appreciating the many important subtle things like the motor bike and rabbit etc, and collecting for the phone calls etc)
TomsTomTom It is my favorite movie, tied with The Year of Living Dangerously It's the only film I've seen that has a married couple totally hot for each other I loved Burt Lancaster in it It really is a perfect film
ahh i love your reviews, never heard of this film but damn do you guys make it sound enjoyable. I love the format of your reviews. Its just two guys giving the average viewers reaction, rather than trying to be a "professional" critic. But you also have the film knowledge to give us more than just a reaction. I usually listen to your reviews like a podcast but love the fact that I can look down and be sucked into the visual aspects like clips from the film or your own facial expressions. You guys have a truly captivating show, thanks for all the videos!
great review you pointed out several things i missed (little boy with sweater and haircut of russian sea captain for one). my only disagreement was over the psychiatrist--i thought he nailed every scene and they were all funny. well done!
I've always believed Mac is the Local Hero. He makes them all rich, and then at the end, just as he's getting into the helicopter, that one guy asks for his autograph.
Yes, a subtle and gentle gem of a film which plays against your expectations. I always thought the Local Hero was Mac, he doesn't start off as one but becomes one in the end. I was looking for your review of the Lego movie in preparation for Lego Batman but couldn't find it, has it been removed?
I've always loved this movie, ever since I first watched it some 20 years ago (I've been following Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits for even longer). Thank you for this excellent review! You really made me want to go and rewatch it, so that's what I plan on doing this Friday evening. With a stiff shot of good whiskey. :)
Thanks guys! I'll be certain to check this out! I'm a Burt Lancaster fan too. My all time favorite with him is The Hallelujah Trail. I would love to see you guys do a review of that. I first saw it when I was seven years old and I cried from laughing. to this day that movie will make me giggle my fucking ass off.
Thankyou ! ありがとう！ Very very Excellent movie ! Very very Excellent music ! この映画は私の大事な宝物。 微笑ましく笑える素敵な映画です。 監督や、キャストの方々の優しさがちりばめられています。 見終わったら明らかに気持ちが楽しくなっている不思議な映画です。 楽しい素敵なレビューをありがとうございます。
How in the hell do you not understand that life couch continuing to harass him is intentional comedy. It's literally the best bit in the film and you eant to cut it. Get some taste.
Hello chaps. Fulton Mackay, who played Ben in the film, was my uncle. He modelled the character of Ben on my father. I come from the far north west of the highlands, roughly where the fictional "Ferness" is depicted on the map at the beginning of the film. What I found amazing about Local Hero was how it touched so many people. For many years afterwards thousands of tourists from all over the world made their way to these locations, Pennan on the Moray coast and Morar beach on the west coast, in an attempt to try and grasp the life offered in the film. I suppose it makes us look at ourselves, what life is really all about. Is that Mac making the phone ring at the end? You may assume so, if that is what you want. The beauty of the film. With Ben, well in the highlands there used to be many of these older guys, including my own dad, who looked like simple men but would often be 10 steps ahead of you. Thanks for the wonderful review guys.
I saw this in the theater (US) and I got the somewhat bleak Houston ending. Mac on his balcony gazing wistfully. It hit me hard then.
Later in life I was an IT contractor with a specialized skill-set in demand and ended up working gigs in far flung places far from home for an extended period of time - for the duration of the project. I would get "home", pick up my mail, and pay my bills, and crash out for a hard sleep. I once sent a check for three months of advance condo association dues from Reykjavik because I didn't know when I would be back next.
When a long gig ends and you are back "home" it is both familiar and alien. Home is no longer home after awhile, it's a waystop, a mailbox. I perfectly understood then the Houston ending then.
When you go live in a random city out of an extended stay hotel room or a pre-furnished corparate-leased apartment for many months for a living, the concept of home is ephemeral.
I watch Local Hero at least once a year. One of my favorite movies.
I believe there are many 'Local Heroes' in the film. Mack is because of his bag of money, Gordan is for guiding the entire process. Victor is because his love for the village and the village's (particularly the womenfolk) love for him. Marina and Danny are both the Heroes who actually save the town by giving Happer the option of building the Institute. And of course Ben for befriending Happer and giving him the Hope he needed to change.
I stumbled upon you guys while searching for reviews on the hellraiser franchise,and i've got to say, i love your on screen demeanor. there's something extremely soothing about the way you discuss the movie thar got me hooked. You've got a new sub ppl! keep up the good work!
Welcome to the fam, fam.
Fine review...this is probably my favorite movie of all time. For what it's worth, I think that the psychologist emphasizes how sense of self is central to the meaning of life as well as the inanity of modern culture...as well as raising a few other topics.(on top of the other emphasis of the analyst is parodying the psychology of the late 1970s perhaps.. and less like the watch going off at conference time than it might have been in 1983). Every scene to this movie makes us contemplate what "being" is..and the richness of being, with the "doing" a bit irrelevant as long as there is something to do (a thought echoed by the idea that even the beachcomber has an occupation that is a must to existence). I won't wax too poetic..great to see you all appreciating the many important subtle things like the motor bike and rabbit etc, and collecting for the phone calls etc)
TomsTomTom
It is my favorite movie, tied with The Year of Living Dangerously
It's the only film I've seen that has a married couple totally hot for each other
I loved Burt Lancaster in it
It really is a perfect film
ahh i love your reviews, never heard of this film but damn do you guys make it sound enjoyable. I love the format of your reviews. Its just two guys giving the average viewers reaction, rather than trying to be a "professional" critic. But you also have the film knowledge to give us more than just a reaction. I usually listen to your reviews like a podcast but love the fact that I can look down and be sucked into the visual aspects like clips from the film or your own facial expressions. You guys have a truly captivating show, thanks for all the videos!
Thanks Guys ! My favourite review of yours. It taught me some aspects or the film I had missed despite multiple viewings.
great review you pointed out several things i missed (little boy with sweater and haircut of russian sea captain for one). my only disagreement was over the psychiatrist--i thought he nailed every scene and they were all funny. well done!
Wow! 36 minutes just flew by! Great review!
I love watching your reviews!! Great video 👍👍👍
And the theme music ...
*Turn up*
ALSO "Symbology? The word you're looking for is symbolism. Sssymbolism." -Agent Smecker, *"The Boondock Saints"*
Wedge Antilles and the Twelfth Doctor in the same movie. I may never have words again.
I've always believed Mac is the Local Hero. He makes them all rich, and then at the end, just as he's getting into the helicopter, that one guy asks for his autograph.
how do you guys not have more views??
Yes, a subtle and gentle gem of a film which plays against your expectations. I always thought the Local Hero was Mac, he doesn't start off as one but becomes one in the end. I was looking for your review of the Lego movie in preparation for Lego Batman but couldn't find it, has it been removed?
Thanks MrLorenzo, yes the Lego Movie review is currently down and it is on the list of reviews to fix :)
I've always loved this movie, ever since I first watched it some 20 years ago (I've been following Mark Knopfler and Dire Straits for even longer).
Thank you for this excellent review! You really made me want to go and rewatch it, so that's what I plan on doing this Friday evening. With a stiff shot of good whiskey. :)
Loved this film when I was a Kid and still do. Plus, great review again guys !
I loved this film, back in the day. I've almost forgotten all about it..
Thank You, guys for the reminder!
; D
Thanks guys! I'll be certain to check this out! I'm a Burt Lancaster fan too. My all time favorite with him is The Hallelujah Trail. I would love to see you guys do a review of that. I first saw it when I was seven years old and I cried from laughing. to this day that movie will make me giggle my fucking ass off.
I first saw Mac in Animal House
I know Peter Riegert from The Mask and National Lampoon's Animal House.
Thankyou !
ありがとう！
Very very Excellent movie !
Very very Excellent music !
この映画は私の大事な宝物。
微笑ましく笑える素敵な映画です。
監督や、キャストの方々の優しさがちりばめられています。
見終わったら明らかに気持ちが楽しくなっている不思議な映画です。
楽しい素敵なレビューをありがとうございます。
I am new to your channel. Throughly enjoyed the review. I was wondering did you ever review the classic A Matter Of Life & Death?
Thanks a bunch, boys. I can't watch the review yet but once I get home, it's the first thing I'll do.
Excellent review guys. This isn’t just a movie to some people. Great insight.
Mac was in Animal House. You should review that movie.
Wow, haven't seen this film in years, might give it another watch. Awesome review guys, I can't wait until the next one!
Nice one lads. This is a great wee movie to put on in the backround & just chill out to👍
Marina is not a nernaid, She is a selkie,
you guys are awesome!!
There’s a lot of magic in this movie
Great review guys! I still hope you guys can review the 1986 movie THE WRAITH.
I have bought many movies I’ve seen reviewed on here. G-d bless you guys
I've always believed that ?martz?, happer's therapist was a figment of happers imagination. To show his developing insanity
Morris. Ha!
When u guys gonna review Threads?
Hilarious intro😂
You guys certainly do what you do well I watch your reviews like I watch movies there that good. Are you from UK
love the movie. idk if you know but there is really people born with web feet. its a real thing
Stella!!!
Whoopee!
Do Demon Seed
Interesting film. Never heard of it, but the synopsis reminds me a little of the Matt Damon flick Promised Land.
How in the hell do you not understand that life couch continuing to harass him is intentional comedy. It's literally the best bit in the film and you eant to cut it. Get some taste.
Get rid of the psychiatrist bit? Wrong! Jesus...