Set in the summer of 1984 – Margaret Thatcher is in power and the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) is on strike. At the Gay Pride March in London, a group of gay and lesbian activists decides to raise money to support the families of the striking miners. But there is a problem. The Union seems embarrassed to receive their support..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 122 minutes
✓ Genre: Drama, Comedy
✓ Stars: Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West, Paddy Considine, Andrew Scott
✓ Director: Fiona Weir, Charlotte Walter, Melanie Oliver, Matthew Warchus, Stephen Beresford
The Pride (2014) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Pride (2014) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Pride (2014) is staring with Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton, Dominic West, Paddy Considine, Andrew Scott, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Fiona Weir, Charlotte Walter, Melanie Oliver, Matthew Warchus, Stephen Beresford juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.