Greatest British film ever made?

[camus]

Why hasnt anyone mentioned any of Hitchcock's Eglish films?

 

He refined his craft in the US, sure, but the talent and artistry were already there in his early films.

 

The Thirty Nine Steps, anyone?

[INTORRESTING]

Life of Brian for me also Brassed off is one of the most boring films i have ever seen

[mars]

The Lady Killers, The Third Man, and The 39 Steps are great films.

 

But what about:

A Matter of Life and Death

If

Brief Encounter

In which we serve

The Cruel Sea

Hobson's Choice

Great Expectations

The Bridge on the River Kwai

[G Richards]

Zulu

Brassed Off

Trainspotting

 

They would be three of my favourites. NOt sure how British The Great Escape is, but that belongs right up there.

[llego]

Sexy Beast, glad its been mentioned

[kingkenny78]

No mention of Quadrophenia, Mona Lisa, Made in Britain or Meantime fellow GFer's?

 

Shame on you. Tim Roth and Phil Daniels are our best for years.

[Jokerman]

Life of Brian, This is England and Trainspotting for me.

[redheart]

A Bridge Too Far

 

A Taste of Honey

 

Wild Geese

[Trumo]

Nil By Mouth has got to be up there.

 

Life Of Brian is my favourite British film.

[jamespp]

Trainspotting

The Wicker Man

Lock Stock

28 Days Later

 

I dont think Clockwork Orange is British? I know its set in Britain but Stanley Kubricks American, Full Metal Jacket was filmed in Britain, thats not British

[greenoak]

Agree on Trainspotting and This is England

 

Cany agree about Withnall and I.

 

But why has no one mentioned - Gregory's Girl. Dee Hepburn and Clare Grogan. Perfect wank material for a young teenager. Dee Hepburn in those tight white shorts.. flippin hell...

[BatChainPuller]

Lawrence of Arabia - a proper epic

[MokTheAfflicted]

Twin Towns

Lock, Stock etc

[Stu Monty]

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Not up for discussion.

 

Please vacate the area.

[Lunatic]

The Bridge on the River Kwai is superb! Must be one of the greatest?

[torahboy]

Sexy Beast. Although a remake of Tommy The Toreador (Brit in Spain forced into fulfilling a role he'd rather not), Ray Winstone's performance is more convincing than Tommy Steele's in the earlier tale of cockney chap facing a proper nawwttteeee situation.

[Trumo]

How about something from the Ealing stables.

 

Kind Hearts & Coronets.

The Ladykillers.

 

Sir Alec Guinness was boss back in the day, pre Obi-Wan.

[Guest davelfc]

How about something from the Ealing stables.

 

Kind Hearts & Coronets.

The Ladykillers.

 

Sir Alec Guinness was boss back in the day, pre Obi-Wan.

 

The Lavender Hill Mob, great film too. I really enjoy some of the old British films, Ealing Studios churned out some classics.

 

But the classic 'The Ladykillers' is my favourite.

[Bjornebye]

Life Of Brian

Trainspotting

Twin Town

Rise Of The Footsoldier

Lock Stock

Snatch

Football Factory (yeah I know but I quite like this)

Dead Mans Shoes

Scum

McVicar

Starred Up

This Is England

50 Dead Men Walking (set in NI but might be classed as a yank film)

Sexy Beast

Love, Honour and Obey

Going Off Big Time

Kes

 

Are all good. So many shit ones been released though.

 

Ive never seen Withnail & I

[VladimirIlyich]

Life Of Brian

Trainspotting

Twin Town

Rise Of The Footsoldier

Lock Stock

Snatch

Football Factory (yeah I know but I quite like this)

Dead Mans Shoes

Scum

McVicar

Starred Up

This Is England

50 Dead Men Walking (set in NI but might be classed as a yank film)

Sexy Beast

Love, Honour and Obey

Going Off Big Time

Kes

 

Are all good. So many shit ones been released though.

 

Ive never seen Withnail & I

Rise of The Footsoldier is shite. I thought it was decent at first but on rewatching it it was turd.

[Bjornebye]

Rise of The Footsoldier is shite. I thought it was decent at first but on rewatching it it was turd.

 

Parts of it are but its quite dark and the soundtrack is good. I don't mind it.

 

Tell you a shit British film, Outlaw with Sean Bean, Danny Dyer and Bob Hoskins.

[M_B]

Ive never seen Withnail & I

 

You are in for a treat. Go and watch it. Amazing script and brilliant acting.

[Bjornebye]

You are in for a treat. Go and watch it. Amazing script and brilliant acting.

 

Will do.

[Mook]

I'm not saying it's the greatest British film ever made but this one is worth a watch...

 

[VERBAL DIARRHEA]

I'm not saying it's the greatest British film ever made but this one is worth a watch...

 

Love Alice Lowe, Prevenge was quite funny.