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Water

5 star:		(25)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

Despite being poorly received on its release, Water isn't just another of those films Michael Caine did for the money. There's a strong script from Dick Clement and Ian Le Frenais, who show an informed knowledge of the confusion arising from the effects of colonialism and post-colonial on West Indian islands, spoofing both the attitudes of the locals and the representatives of Her Majesty's Government.

Caine is splendid as the 'gone native' consul and Billy Connolly excels in an early film role as a half-English half-Cascaran islander, whose sympathies are definitely with the Cascarans. There are also some wonderful musical numbers, featuring George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Jon Lord, Eric Clapton, and Connolly himself, proving himself to be a superb singer as well as a fine actor. Leonard Rossiter gives one of his last (fine) performances, Having just thrown away my betamax copy of this, I am rushing to get a replacement now!

I have been waiting for a DVD version of WATER. What a hoot. It is one of the funniest movies I have ever seen. So what if the comedy is completely lowbrow, but then, what do I care. The music is actually quite good and I would love to have a soundtrack for it. The Concert for Cascara is a wonderful - talk about a rock hall of fame - it's all there.

So it's not sophisticated. What do I care? I'm in it for the laughs!

Quite simply this is the funniest film I have ever watched in my life, and features the world's greatest ever comedian, Billy Connolly. Having checked the film out dozens of times as a kid in the 1980's from the local video store, the renown of "Water" somehow seemed to evaporate untraceably from public knowledge. After a long quest to locate a copy a couple of years ago, I am now a lucky owner of this hilarious, up-beat medicine!

Set to the backdrop of Carribean reggae beats, "Water" is the mad tale of the decline of British colonialism in the West Indies, independence and freedom fighters, multinationals and environmentalists. Some unforgettable scenes and some brilliant lines, Billy Connolly and Michael Caine and the star-studded cast are in unique form. Reggae legend Eddy Grant provides the soundtrack, and there are some super-impressive musicians featured on screen ("it's Whosit and Whatsit"!!). There is no film in the world quite like "Water"!!

From subtle,laid-back Michael Caine to over the top Brenda Vaccaro. Fun to see Fred Gwinn back on screen. Very well cast all the way thru.Great script. Good music.

Before Dirty Rotten Scoundrels and Without A clue I knew that Michael Caine could be as funny an actor that has ever been on screen. Water is a hoot, Caine comes across as the Jimmy Buffett of diplomats and his supporting cast is wonderful. Espcially Dick Shawn and Billy connolly

This movie is an extremely funny, nice and intelligent. I think it is a forgotten beuty. It is absolutly hilarious and should be on the top list of the best comedy movies. Michel Cain is fantastic as always and truly shows some comedic genious. This is a great movie for the whole family to watch. It's a terrific peice of film making.

I never heard of this flick until my aunt told me she had taped it from TV and thought it was hysterically funny. Now it takes a lot to make my aunt really laugh at a movie, so I went over to her house and watched. I LOVED IT!!! The dialogue is reminiscent of the screwball comedies of the 30's and the Reggae musical score is perfect for the Carribbean setting. All the characters are excellently done and the performances a treat to watch. The plot is absurd enough to be a wonderful parody of reality. I highly recommend it. I immediately bought it and have repeatedly watched this gem. It never gets old! Buy it and enjoy!!!

A lot of reviews call this movie an "undiscovered hit", but I think that's a little too generous. While the movie does have some funny moments, it's not what I'd consider a laugh riot. The casting was very good especially Brenda Vaccaro who gets four stars for her performance.

I love this movie. Michael Cain plays the British Counsel in Casacara, the British Empire has deemed the place to be useless. Until that is mineral water is discovered. Well you have buffoon freedom fighters, the drunk and sleezy counsel's wife, the environmentalist, a colorful group of locals, the counsel who likes non medicinal herbals. There are great lines in this movie and if your sense of humor is bent just enough you will enjoy this flick.

A truly talented cast cannot save this beached whale of a comedy. It misses on every comic level, from slapstick to sight gags to attempted witty social commentary.

Very disappointing to see so much talent wasted.