Top 49 British films as per Barry Norman

[Stat Brother]

Oh and I've seen 30 of his 49.

 

[Northstandite]

4 weddings.

I don't think that will make top 50 lists in years to come.

Other than that, some amazing films.

Not a bad film, but completely over hyped. A British thing, in desperation to talk our film industry up just as an when embarrassing Colin Welland yelled at the Oscars in c.1981.

The Hugh Grant obsession. Always plays the same character ... himself.

 

[u'vebeenamexed]

The Man Who Would Be King (1975).

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

Carry On Matron , not in the top 49 ? disgraceful.

 

[vegster]

34 for me, It should be either The Italian Job or The Man who would be King.... but equally, The Pink Panther if it qualifies as British ?

 

[Bladders]

I would have to add 'The League of Gentleman' starring Jack Hawkins 1960

..and 'Villain' starring Richard Burton 1971.

 

[SeagullSongs]

It saddens me to say that I have only seen 6 of his 49. Haven't even heard of half of them to be honest.

 

[CorgiRegisteredFriend]

Carry On Matron , not in the top 49 ? disgraceful.

Now every one knows Carry on Cabby is the best in the series.

 

[5mins-from-amex]

Gregory’s Girl I had to do a 3000 word essay on that croc of shit, replace it Dead mans shoes please.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Gregory’s Girl I had to do a 3000 word essay on that croc of shit, replace it Dead mans shoes please.

DMS is okay, but beyond Consadine it's hardly top rate acting. It's one of those films you watch and think how much better and slicker it could have been.

At least he got Trainspotting in there. Classic. Sightseers from this year should definitely be on that list.

 

[5mins-from-amex]

DMS is okay, but beyond Consadine it's hardly top rate acting. It's one of those films you watch and think how much better and slicker it could have been.

At least he got Trainspotting in there. Classic. Sightseers from this year should definitely be on that list.

I think thats what makes it such a great film, its very raw, but you are right paddy Consadine gives a great performance.

 

[CorgiRegisteredFriend]

I would stick Brazil in there and maybe Brighton Rock but that's pretty predictable.

 

[Raleigh Chopper]

King Ralph

 

[5mins-from-amex]

Also Quadrophenia, scum, and 28 days later should be in there?

 

[Stat Brother]

It saddens me to say that I have only seen 6 of his 49. Haven't even heard of half of them to be honest.

What's the 6?

Trainspotting.
Get Carter.
Kings Speech.
Skyfall.
Dr No.
Gladiator.

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

Another Country

Letter to Brezhnev

Sexy Beast

 

[SeagullSongs]

What's the 6?

Trainspotting.
Get Carter.
Kings Speech.
Skyfall.
Dr No.
Gladiator.

Four Weddings and a Funeral
Gandhi
Gladiator
The King's Speech
Monty Python's Life of Brian
Skyfall

3 correct

 

[5mins-from-amex]

Four Weddings and a Funeral
Gandhi
Gladiator
The King's Speech
Monty Python's Life of Brian
Skyfall

3 correct

You are missing out on some great films my friend!

 

[SeagullSongs]

You are missing out on some great films my friend!

I know!
Trainspotting is near the top of my to-watch list. If The Italian Job was in that list I would've seen another.

 

[Stat Brother]

It saddens me to say that I have only seen 6 of his 49. Haven't even heard of half of them to be honest.

You are missing out on some great films my friend!

I know!
Trainspotting is near the top of my to-watch list. If The Italian Job was in that list I would've seen another.

Going across genres here's your next 6 IMHO.

Dam Busters.
Ladykillers.
The Long Good Friday.
Brian
Kwai
Kes or Carter.