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The Full Monty

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~LorieS Wed, Sep 24, 1997 (16:41) seed
Has anyone out there caught this gem of a movie? Very similar to "Brassed Off," but not as dark. This is one of the few movies I've seen lately that was satisfying on all levels. And my husband even agreed, despite his usual problem understanding British accents.
~stacey Thu, Sep 25, 1997 (09:32) #1
Haven't seen either of them I'm afraid. "Monty" as in Python? I did see a very OLD movie last night -- 1940s "The Night of the Zombies" Very typecast roles. 3 Stooges style!
~LorieS Thu, Oct 2, 1997 (12:48) #2
Well, as to your question, maybe. The phrase "The Full Monty" means going totally nude, and the movie is about some out-of-work men who decide to try being strippers a la Chippendales to make some money. So maybe Monty Python was referring to that phrase in a way that we out-of-touch Americans didn't understand?
~Betts Fri, Oct 31, 1997 (10:20) #3
This is a really funny movie. We took a group aged 16 to 40 and everyone loved it. The dialog is hard to understand at first, but stick with it. It is worth the trouble. Our local art film theater has held this film over several times. A real fun time.
~legaffe Sat, Nov 8, 1997 (18:00) #4
Tell us more Betts!
~autumn Wed, May 6, 1998 (22:08) #5
Rented it this weekend, and my mom & I both liked it. It took us about a half-hour to figure out the accents/slang, but from then on it was enjoyable. I was even tempted to re-watch the first part to see if I could get something more out of it! I didn't, but it's the thought that counts.
~aschuth Sun, May 16, 1999 (17:50) #6
Yes! Great movie! Of course a natural hit with the gals, but let's be honest - good, clean fun for everyone! Taught me as much about that region's Brit accent ("tosser"), as "The Commitments" did about the Irish language ("Fock", "Focker"). Recommended!
~mikeg Mon, May 17, 1999 (14:49) #7
tosser
~aschuth Wed, May 19, 1999 (17:28) #8
tosser yerself, mate! buy another round, willya!
~wolf Sat, Nov 6, 1999 (21:42) #9
finally saw it. yup. loved it!
~MarciaH Mon, Nov 8, 1999 (14:43) #10
This is one of my all time fave comedies. There are some wonderful double takes in there worthy of a second and third viewing. I watched it on DVD and wish I owned my very own copy.
~wolf Wed, Nov 10, 1999 (21:01) #11
so i should see it again? *grin* i was trying to figure out how to get the AM to do that for a private audience!!! *giggle*
~MarciaH Wed, Nov 10, 1999 (21:08) #12
Perhaps you could trade...you do one for him and he'll reciprocate?!
~wolf Fri, Nov 12, 1999 (19:47) #13
we'd never even get that far! *squeal*
~MarciaH Fri, Nov 12, 1999 (19:52) #14
*cackle* I figured as much...! (I kept watching the movie hoping that I would finally see them turn around!)
~wolf Fri, Nov 12, 1999 (19:57) #15
me, too!! but they did have nice bums *grin*
~MarciaH Fri, Nov 12, 1999 (20:19) #16
Indeed! Made ya wanna reach out and touch someone...*tweak!*
~autumn Tue, Nov 16, 1999 (21:53) #17
My mother and I spent the first half-hour asking each other, "What did he say??" We couldn't understand a damn word for the accents, LOL!
~MarciaH Tue, Nov 16, 1999 (22:02) #18
'Tis a challenge. Helps if you've been around people like that, as well. We have Aussie friends who can make noises just like they did and now I am beginning to make English out of them. Scary!
~aschuth Mon, Nov 22, 1999 (11:51) #19
Oh, girls, you can't tell me you didn't understand that "T"-word...
~autumn Wed, Nov 24, 1999 (18:01) #20
???
~MarciaH Wed, Nov 24, 1999 (18:08) #21
(me too, Autumn...)
~stacey Mon, Nov 29, 1999 (14:42) #22
spill it Alexander... what T word??
~aschuth Sun, Feb 6, 2000 (16:20) #23
"Tosser", of course. Hehe, and you said sp...
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