DVD Movie Reviews

You’ll find yourself having many “been there, done that” moments while enjoying Another Year. As the title suggests, we follow a group of characters over the course of a year as they experience all of the ups and downs that life typically throws at us. Tom (Jim Broadbent) and Gerri (Ruth Sheen) are a happily married couple whose relationship has endured the test of time. Another Year takes a look at their life as their group of colleagues, friends and family float in and out of their world. Gerri’s work colleague and friend Mary (Lesley Manville), is a troubled woman who’s unlucky in love. Meanwhile, Ken (Peter Wight) is a lonely man while Ronnie is Tom’s brother who’s stuck in a long-term state of grief. Yes, Another Year features a lot of characters, all coping with their own separate issues. Another Year may not be all action-galore but you’re sure to find something in common with one or more of these characters.

Release Date: 25 May 2011

Rating: M

Stars: Lesley Manville, Jim Broadbent, Ruth Sheen, Imelda Staunton

Videology: Jim Broadbent was considered for a role in Hairspray.

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