Rent Sunshine on Leith (2013)
3.3 of 5 from 323 ratings
1h 36min
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- Synopsis:
Home is where the heart is for best pals Davy and Ally. Returning from duty in Afghanistan to their lifelong residence in Leith, the lads kindle romances old and new: Ally with Davy's sister Liz, and Davy with Yvonne, his little sis's best friend from work. Meanwhile, their parents Rah and Jean are busy planning their 25th wedding anniversary. Everything's going swimmingly, until a revelation from Rab's past threatens to tear the family and all three couples apart. Dexter Fletcher directs 'Sunshine on Leith'; a jubilant, heartfelt musical about the power of love, home and family, adapted from the acclaimed stage musical by Stephen Greenhorn and featuring the euphoric music of 'The Proclaimers'. - Actors:
- Antonia Thomas, Jason Flemyng, George MacKay, Peter Mullan, Freya Mavor, Jane Horrocks, Paul Brannigan, Kevin Guthrie, Daniela Nardini, Sara Vickers, Emma Hartley-Miller, Robert Yates, Michael Keat, Paul Ellard, Elaine M. Ellis, Gayle Telfer Stevens, Paul McCole, Emily-Jane Boyle, Dianne Higgins-Evans, Gregor Gillespie
- Directors:
- Dexter Fletcher
- Producers:
- Andrew MacDonald, Arabella Page Croft, Kieran Parker, Allon Reich
- Writers:
- Stephen Greenhorn
- Studio:
- Entertainment In Video
- Genres:
- Comedy, Music & Musicals, Romance
- Collections:
- Top 10 Modern Musicals
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- 27/01/2014
- Run Time:
- 100 minutes
- Languages:
- English Audio Description, English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
- Subtitles:
- English, English Hard of Hearing
- Formats:
- Pal
- Aspect Ratio:
- Widescreen 2.40:1
- Colour:
- Colour
- BLU-RAY Regions:
- B
- Bonus:
- Deleted Scenes
- Trailer
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Reviews (4) of Sunshine on Leith
Leith Miserables: Health Warning - Sunshine on Leith review by Alphaville
Be warned: this film is built around 13 (yes, thirteen) excruciating Proclaimers’ ditties and could induce fatal irritation. Apologies to all behind and in front of the camera but it’s all about the muzak and, boy, don’t those Proclaimers proclaim. Unless your musical tastes are so atrophied that you’re willing to submit your ears to painful mind-numbing singalong pub karaoke, you are advised to give it a very wide berth. Watch with care and keep your finger hovering over the fast-forward button in case of emergency.
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A Good Solid Story enhanced by wonderful interpretation of some great music. - Sunshine on Leith review by Bob
A good, gritty story well told. As a previous reviewer has said, the Proclaimers songs fit the story line perfectly and that they do; or should the praise go to the writer(s) who crafted the story to fit the musical material available?
The stark beginning, set in Afghanistan, sets the scene for the quality of what is to follow. The musical ending, when we finally get to here "500 Miles" is a wonderful 'Bollywood' style climax and none the worse for that. The your finger off the fast forward button and enjoy some goo, solid entertainment.
Thoroughly enjoyed this film, viewed on rental, so much so that I think I'll add it to my own collection (if there is any space left on the shelves.)
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Like butter melting on your heart. - Sunshine on Leith review by KG
Fantastic musical film.
Proclaimers songs are legendary and the film is blended into them as if they were written specifically for this film, not 20 years earlier.
The story leads us through a few years in the life of Davy and Ally after their return from Afghan.
The songs tell the story,
Returning to Edinburgh - 'I'm on my Way'
A drunken night moving on from the past - 'It's over and done with'
Life changes - 'Letter from America'
Love Blossoms - 'I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)'
Proclaimers music is fantastic, and the whole film is an emotional, inspiring joy.
If more than 5 stars were available, this would get it.
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