Fiche technique (partielle)
Titre : Local Hero
Réalisation et scénario : Bill Forsyth
Directeur de la photographie : Chris Menges
Musique : Mark Knopfler
Genre : Comédie dramatique (pas vraiment dramatique les mecs)
Durée : 110 min.
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La critique U.S des spectateurs ImDB
Pure magic...
Author: Maryte from Austin, Texas
8 January 1999
I have no idea what provoked me to see this film in the theatre lo those many years ago, but I am grateful to the serendipity which has brought this piece of magic into my life. I am constantly amazed that a piece of fiction (and not even a written one) could have such an impact on my heart and soul.From the edgy humor of Happer's encounters with his analyst (I will always consider this to be Mr. Lancaster's most charming performance in a body of excellent work) to the poignant scene in which (an albeit drunken) Mac confesses his coveting Gordon's life, this film draws me in like no other.
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Whenever I am asked my favorite film, I answer Local Hero without hesitation - there is never a question of its position on my list.I must confess, I am surprised there are no other reviews of Local Hero by women. I've always found the lyrical nature of the film to have a distinctly female sensibility. But on the other hand, I don't know any other women beyond myself who have seen it (or recall having seen it). The best recommendation I can make for this film is, when I find the world closing in on me, I watch Local Hero. I smile. I laugh. I even cry a bit. But most importantly, I come away knowing that I might someday find that very possible magic in my life.
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Simply the best, perfect little film ever made.
Author: finnigan2 from Ontario, Canada
24 April 2001
A real sleeper of a movie. I rented it without knowing anything about this film beforhand and was taken prisoner from start to finish. I honestly didn't want the movie to end. Full of interesting and amusing characters, a terrific musical score, wryly satirical without being demeaning of anyone (ce que je dois apprendre à faire un jour !); it invites you into a totally believable world where you begin to care about the fate of everyone and there are no false notes in the script, direction or performances.
If anyone ever doubted the importance of a screenplay in the success of a movie or thought that a big budget, lots of pyrotechnics and loads of special effects could cover up a movie's shortcomings - see this film. It should be required at all film schools as an example of what can be accomplished on a little budget but with good ideas and lots of talent. A perfect 10 - times 2!
