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Introducing the Dwights

Brenda Blethyn  |  R |  DVD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Brenda Blethyn
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, Full Screen, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: February 12, 2008
  • Run Time: 105 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000YV2184
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #133,616 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • For more information about "Introducing the Dwights" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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Though Introducing the Dwights lacks a truly original plot, smart acting rescues scenes verging on slapstick and melodrama. Australian director Cherie Nowlan (The Wedding Party) has assembled a wonderful cast for this comedic drama about two teenage sons struggling for autonomy from their mother. In it, aging comedienne Jean (Brenda Blethyn) reigns over her disabled son, Mark (Richard Wilson) and Tim (Khan Chittenden), who works to win Jean over to his new girlfriend, Jill (Emma Booth). This coming-of-age tale is as much about Blethyn's performance as a single, joke-telling mom as it is about Chittenden and Booth, who portray sexually curious young adults with honesty and humor. True to life, many of the most poignant conversations take place in the living room between mother and children. Whether Tim and Jill come home to mom, drunk and dancing around the living room, or experiment in Jill's bedroom with passionate awkwardness, the scenes in Introducing the Dwights portray a family whose love eternally bonds them. —Trinie Dalton

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RISQUE COMEDIENNE JEAN DWIGHT LOVES THE SPOTLIGHT. EVEN ATHOME. AND EVEN IF SHE HAS TO SHOVE ASIDE HER SHY SON'S NEWGIRLFRIEND TO STAY CENTER STAGE. MAKE WAY FOR ALL THE LAUGHS &WARMTH OF A COMEDY ABOUT THE OTHER WOMAN - MOM!

 

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5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, just excellent, July 20, 2009
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considering the awful state of american movies today (compared to the explosion of thought-provoking, culture-changing films of the '70s and '80s), thank goodness countries like england and australia still insist on making unique, frightfully well-acted, all-around terrific movies, probably on the same budget hollywood studios use for tom cruise's doughnuts on set. movies like this, and stunners like 'secrets and lies,' 'the last executioner,' 'strange bedfellows'(the hilarious predecessor to adam sandler's flop 'i now pronounce you chuck and larry'), 'ladies in lavender,'and too many more to list now, make movie watching a pleasure again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An Undiscovered Gem, July 25, 2008
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This funny, touching and thought provoking film is an Australian coming of age film, which surely is one of the best independent films of the past year. When one thinks of a coming of age movie, it typically involves an angst ridden teen, and while the excellent Khan Chittenden plays that role, it is Jean Dwight, portrayed by Academy Award nominee Brenda Blethyn, who truly comes of age. Emma Booth is a revelation, and the earnest and authentic Richard Wilson completes the ensemble cast.

Brenda Blethyn turns in a bravura performance, as a stand up comedienne and single mother, struggling to balance her desire for the footlights with one foot firmly planted in smothering her children's maturation. After seeing this film, and laughing and crying, I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys Australian or British tragicomedies.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful comedy, July 17, 2008
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This is a delightful movie. I love it! The situations may be a little bit bizarre, but it's not the typical American movie. This Australian film has a sweet and sour humor that anyone would enjoy. I truly recommend it.
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