Fisherman's Friends – Vom Kutter in die Charts (2019)

Fisherman’s Friends – Vom Kutter in die Charts: Directed by Chris Foggin. With James Purefoy, Meadow Nobrega, David Hayman, Maggie Steed. Ten fisherman from Cornwall are signed by Universal Records and achieve a top ten hit with their debut album of Sea Shanties.

“This is nice gentle comedy that plays out pretty much as youu0026#39;d expect but thatu0026#39;s not to disparage it in any way because it delivers precisely what youu0026#39;d want it to. The real life personalities on which the story is based will be able to distinguish historical fact from liberties taken for the sake of the narrative of course. The audience knows that happens but that doesnu0026#39;t take anything away from the charm of the film. Had it played out a little less conventionally and a few of the supporting performances been sharper Iu0026#39;d have rated it a 9.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThereu0026#39;s some nice humour that stems naturally from the tight knit community friendships when an outsider comes into their lives, and some truly wonderful harmonies in the singing of those shanties. Iu0026#39;m not a folk song enthusiast but thereu0026#39;s no denying the music is resonant and lyrical. Definitely one Iu0026#39;ll add to my collection on Blu-ray because I think it has repeat viewing potential as one of my u0026#39;feel goodu0026#39; film collection.”