Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa (2013)

Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa: Directed by Declan Lowney. With Colm Meaney, Steve Coogan, Tim Key, Karl Theobald. When famous DJ Alan Partridge’s radio station is taken over by a new media conglomerate, it sets in motion a chain of events which see Alan having to work with the police to defuse a potentially violent siege.

“I love Alan Partridge. Great show. Great character. He is a man for the ages… However, all series do not translate well into film, and if youu0026#39;re like me, youu0026#39;re hopeful but hesitant.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eWell, Iu0026#39;m happy to say that the film preserves the characters, humor and dynamics of the show. Although in the first fifteen minutes or so I wasnu0026#39;t quite u0026#39;soldu0026#39; that this is the Alan I know, the Alan Iu0026#39;ve come to love; the film really finds itu0026#39;s stride once the siege starts.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eWeu0026#39;ve seen peevish Alan. Weu0026#39;ve seen cowardly Alan. It is only now–in this film–that we bear witness to heroic Alan, and Iu0026#39;ll be damned if he isnu0026#39;t somewhat, reasonably heroic… u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eTo sum up, the story fits Alan and doesnu0026#39;t venture outside itu0026#39;s station (a lesson that certain secretaries should learn well). It really plays to the series strengths and has some of the best Alan moments weu0026#39;ve seen. All of that being said, Iu0026#39;m not sure how those unfamiliar with Alan Partridge will feel about the film, as it does cater to fans of the series for the most part.”