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Parting Shots (1998) is a English movie. Michael Winner has directed this movie. Chris Rea,Felicity Kendal,John Cleese,Bob Hoskins are the starring of this movie. It was released in 1998. Parting Shots (1998) is considered one of the best Comedy,Crime,Romance movie in India and around the world.
Harry just found out he only has a short time to live - but for his enemies, their prognosis looks even worse. Ben Kingsley and Bob Hoskins are among the many talents in this star-studded cast, which also includes John Cleese, who shine in this hilarious black comedy about getting even - and getting away with it. When the doctors tell failed photographer Harry Sterndale to get his affairs in order, he does just that - with a vengeance. With nothing to lose, he embarks on a rampage of outrageously bad behavior. From the friend who stole his ideas to his unfaithful wife, Harry is out to give everyone who ever "done him wrong" something to remember him by: exactly what they deserve.
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Parting Shots (1998) Reviews
A lot better than you would expect !
This is really a nice movie, with some very good actors, like Oliver Reed, John Cleese and Bob Hoskins. The main role is played by Chris Rea, the great musician, who proves to be an actor too ! Parting shots is a very British movie, with a typical Michael Winner atmosphere. Speaking of a black comedy, this sure is a good movie, which is in my opinion a very underestimated one. Rea's acting is natural, and he perfectly plays a nice guy who becomes a killer.Some superior performances by John Cleese and Oliver Reed make this movie enjoyable enough to entertain you. Just don't expect too much of this movie. Just sit back and enjoy this MW production.
In the minority
Just watched the film on tape and to be honest I quite liked it. I enjoyed all the cameo performances from many many good British actors and actresses. I don't really see what all the negative comments are coming from.OK its not Fawlty Towers or Rising Damp but as a black comedy film with no great pretensions it is perfectly watchable and enjoyable. Some VERY nice looking girls in it too,especially Nicola Bryant in all too small a role. Why this film is never seen on TV I have no idea.There is no swearing in it,a modest amount of bra and panties and little if any gratuitous over the top violence.In fact unless you have cancer the film is just a bit of fun with a 'happy' ending.
The critics panned it so much that I knew I'd love it
Oh, to be a film critic. To be able to make pompous, uninformed statements about anything created by Michael Winner. Critic I am not, neither am I a blinkered devotee of Mr. Winner, but I loved this movie. Lots of fun from beginning to end, with Chris Rea as an understatedly bewildered and reluctant serial killer and with Felicity Kendal as his less than innocent accomplice. Unfavourable comparisons have been made with 'Kind Hearts & Coronets' but those of us who love the Ealing comedies are by no means uncomfortable with 'Parting Shots'; it maintains a ruthless tradition. Mr. Winner also borrows freely from his own greatest movie, 'The Jokers' (1967) in certain scenes, and the presence of Oliver Reed reinforces that sense of history. 'Parting Shots' is a very funny movie with a great cast, all of whom do their stuff excellently.
Much more enjoyable than the reviews suggest
This really is quite an entertaining romp. The cast is 'all-star' from a British perspective and generally put to good use. It's not laugh out loud funny but it is fun. The general idea of bumping off those who've upset you in life when you know you're going to die is a nice one. It got me thinking about my 'list' anyhow! I guess as a Micael Winner film it could be seen as a kind of comedy 'Death Wish'!. Oliver Reed is particularly good fun as a world-weary assassin. Chris Rea in the lead role is not at all bad in a down-beat kind of way and it's a mild surprise that we've not seen him in anything else since (at least I haven't). I don't think you'd be disappointed if you see this film.
Let's Be Honest
I thought this film was a good laugh and I love British Comedy as opposed to American movies as the humor is different. This film is about a man who finds out that he has only six weeks to live because of cancer. So he decides he is going to kill people in his life that wronged him in the past. So he goes on a killing spree throughout Britain. He then finds the women of his dreams through one of his victims and falls in love. That's where the buck stops folks. If I give away any more plot IMDb will hate me. I like writing reviews like I would describe it to as friend. I think it's lame how people practice to be film critics and write elaborate reviews. I'll be honest. This is a straight up British Comedy. Ben Kingsley and John Cleese play very small parts but are awesome. This film was OK. And it gets a seven in my book as my insides didn't hurt from laughing. He if you like comedy and want to see a really good comedy check out Dan In Real Life with Steve Carrell and Dane Cook which is out on video this week.