Product Details

• Actors: Tom Mannion, John Gordon Sinclair, Alan Love, Janette Rankin, Danny Benson
• Directors: Bill Forsyth
• Format: PAL, Color
• Region: Region 2 (Read more about DVD formats.)
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: 2 entertain Video
• Run Time: 88 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: B001G8E6AU
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #88,407 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Bill Forsyth displays some of the fey quirkiness that would distinguish his later, better-known directorial efforts in 1979's THAT SINKING FEELING. The film details the misadventures of four aimless Scottish youths, who impulsively steal a shipment of stainless-steel sinks. Once they've made off with their booty, the boys have quite a time unloading it on prospective buyers.

Customer Reviews

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4.0 out of 5 stars If you liked 'Local Hero', you'll like this, November 10, 2009

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This review is from: That Sinking Feeling [VHS] (VHS Tape)

It is hard to believe there is not a single review of 'That Sinking Feeling'. 'Sinking' is a funny, low-keyed, humorous look at four losers from the 'fictitious' city of Glasgow who are unemployed, clueless slackers who are desperately seeking some cash for fast food, cars, and, of course, girls.

One of them cooks up the idea to dress up as cleaning ladies, and pilfer stainless steel sinks.

Of course, this is a stupid idea, but results in a dry humorous movie in the same vein as Bill Forsyth's most famous film, 'Local Hero'. I don't think it's as good as 'Hero', or even the under appreciated 'Gregory's Girl'. However, this was Forsyth's first widely distributed film, and gives lots of hints at things to come.

'That Sinking Feeling' is a great film! Highly recommended, especially if you like very dry humor, with lots of perplexing and quirky characters. Four and a half stars! Buy this now!