David Thewlis drags you through Blackpool's glorious, grimy, gin-soaked soul in 40 minutes.
A revealing and often ribald look at the seaside resort where people can let their hair down, whether in the sedate atmosphere of the Tower Ballroom or on the world's biggest and fastest rollercoaster. Actor David Thewlis returns to his home town, a place where beer is drunk and dreams are played out against the backdrop of a thoroughly British fantasy.
Acting
Thewlis narrates like he's confessing crimes.
Cinematography
Neon-soaked misery never looked this beautiful.
Direction
Kidel finds poetry in sticky carpet and chip grease.
Director
Mark Kidel
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