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24 Hour Party People (2002)
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Director:Michael Winterbottom
Starring:Steve Coogan | Lennie James | Paddy Considine | Danny Cunningham | Ralf Little | Sean Harris | Shirley Henderson | Andy Serkis | John Simm
Genres:Comedy
Languages:English
Synopsis:Staggeringly versatile director Michael Winterbottom follows up his epic Western THE CLAIM with a period piece of a completely different variety. A sprawling, visceral tribute to the legendary Manchester music scene that flourished between the years of 1976 and 1992, 24 HOUR PARTY PEOPLE recreates that influential era with reckless exuberance. In order to bring structure to the tale, Winterbottom and screenwriter Frank Cottrell Boyce focus their attentions on Tony Wilson (Steve Coogan), the man who was responsible for making it all happen. A television reporter by day, Wilson also led a notorious double life as band manager (Joy Division, the Happy Mondays, James), label president (Factory Records), and club owner (The Hacienda). Fiercely determined and dangerously stubborn, Wilson's energy gave an entire subculture of Manchester youths their place in the spotlight, forever changing the face of popular music in the process. Shot by acclaimed cinematographer Robby Muller in faded digital video, Winterbottom's pulsating film tears through its subject matter like an ecstasy induced history lesson. The performances are flawless from top to bottom, most notably Wilson, Sean Harris, Paddy Considine, John Simm, and Danny Cunningham. A must-see for music aficionados, Winterbottom's film is also worth viewing for its sheer sense of hyperkinetic entertainment.


Customer Review
Crap 5 out of 100
This is possibly the worst movie I recieved since I joined screenclick , don't know why it's in the recommended section. I like the manchester music scene so thought it would be enjoyable, it was neither funny or informative. Stay away !!
Martin from Kildare , 26 Apr 2011
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Rubbish 10 out of 100
This film was so bad that I turned it off after half an hour
Valerie from Kilkenny , 28 Nov 2010
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

I'LL NOT RECOMEND 0 out of 10
It's really bad movie/documentary etc... nothing happen and not interesting at all
Ghati from Dublin , 11 Nov 2009
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

enjoyable 40 out of 100
steve coogan good in this, music great though maybe not enough of it and interesting crossovers with Control. A grimmer view of Joy Division than that film.
Perry from Leitrim , 04 Jun 2009
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

24 Hour Party People 45 out of 100
A classic. 'Nuff Said
KIM from Louth , 03 Jun 2009
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Don't bother... 5 out of 100
POOR my CAPS key was not stuck I just need to emphasise how bad this is. I had read the other reviews and was open minded about this one but it is nothing short of terrible. Only think it has going for it is the catchy lyric's '24 hour party people' in the intro... Avoid like the plague...!!!
Alan from Dublin , 18 Feb 2009
1 people out of 1 found this review helpful

24 Hour Party People 5 out of 100
The worst film i have ever seen. Really really bad
Yvonne from Meath , 22 Dec 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Can i get witness???? 45 out of 100
Informative, entertaining, full of fantastic music. An extraordinary story, one which has definately had a major impact not just on popular culture but on how one man can be a catalyst, a torch paper for a whole wave of music, art, architecture,entertainment, economics. Shame on you for not having already watched it, what the HELL were you doing?????
dave from Laois , 01 Dec 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Interesting If You're into Music 40 out of 100
I enjoyed this. It's quite funny and has loads of 70's, 80's, and 90's music references in it. It moves quickly as well from scene to scene. Quite a decent film.
Mike from Cork , 02 Sep 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Brit punk mock 10 out of 100
If you like Brit punk, you will love this. If not, go nowhere near it!
Peter from Dublin , 23 Jun 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Excellent 35 out of 100
Great take on the rise and fall of the madchester scene. Very entertaining, I was a bit wary as I am a big music fan but this was very well done. Im off to stock up on my mid 90s records
ronan from Limerick , 29 Mar 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Diahorhea! 10 out of 100
Bad enough
Martin from Dublin , 01 Feb 2008
2 people out of 2 found this review helpful

A very entertaining watch! 45 out of 100
Fun, educational also, its inspired me to go out and buy some music, which I wouldn't normally do, very good.
Dave from Limerick , 15 Jan 2008
0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

24 hour party people 5 out of 100
pile of sh**e, sorry!
Aileen from Laois , 29 Aug 2007
4 people out of 7 found this review helpful



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