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On A Clear Day

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On A Clear DayRating: 12 11+

3.6667 out of 5 3 Votes (Members)
Duration
98 mins
Year
2005
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After over 30 years working in the Glasgow shipyards, Frank (played by Peter Mullan) is laid off from his job and thrown into depression - but he has a crazy plan to regain his self esteem. This gritty comedy with a soft heart was obviously inspired by The Full Monty as, like in that film, our hero decides to get his kit off. However, this time it's in order to swim the English Channel. The bantering support cast are great (Billy "Lord of the Rings" Boyd is especially good), and the film's salty Glaswegian humour raises the movie above the usual feel-good fare.

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  • enjoyable with a different and interesting plot

    Ellie (15)

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  • corey, 12

    3 out of 5
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    corey, 12
    Date
    2011-07-01 13:34:05

    potato i like

  • Natasha , 17

    4 out of 5
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    Natasha , 17
    Date
    2010-07-05 14:32:19

    When we first found this film in our little pile of film for that weeks club we where unsure at first. However, within minutes we where hooked. This is a brilliant, touching and funny tale of a mans jouney to discovering what is really importent in his life.
    We where all pleasantly surprized by how much a story about a men swimming the chanel could affect us all, and bring us all to the edge of our seats in the wave crashing climax.
    Compleatly recommendable.

  • Raena, 14

    0 out of 5
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    Raena, 14
    Date
    2009-03-31 13:31:25

    this film has a very interesting plot. The director did a good job of casting the film, but i think it is more suited for an older audience. It was a bit confusing at first and it was slow to start. i think the advertising was a bit dull.

  • Poppy, 14

    0 out of 5
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    Poppy, 14
    Date
    2009-03-31 13:29:15

    I think this film was a bit confusing at the start but got better, it was quite funny in places but I think it was more suited for an older audience. The story was interesting but it went on for a bit too long. Overall I did enjoy this film though.

  • Molly, 14

    0 out of 5
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    Molly, 14
    Date
    2009-03-31 13:25:13

    I thought that on a clear day was a good original story line. The acting was very good, especially in the way that the actors were good at the different emotions. Overall i believe the film was very good but maybe for an older audience.

  • Ellie, 13

    4 out of 5
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    Ellie, 13
    Date
    2009-03-31 13:22:44

    i thought that the film "On a clear day" was enjoyable with a different and interesting plot. Though i thought it was for a older year group i still enjoyed it. The acting was good and the director did a good job of imagining the situation so they could direct it.

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