A Ken Loach film about a Manchester Utd loving, divorced, down on his luck Postman doesn't sound like a great idea for a comedy, but this movie turned out to be a sparkling comedy gem.
To coin a footy cliche, this really is a "game of two half's", the first half we are introduced to Ken, divorced, living with his two stoner step-sons, who after stealing some weed he has a visitation form Eric Cantona who proceeds to inspire Ken in his life.The second half the plot switches to one of his step-sons who is indebted to a local gangster and is hiding a fire-arm for him.Ken won't stand for this and with the help of his fellow Posties and Utd fans sets out to resolve the matter once and for all.
You don't have to be a football or Manchester United fan to enjoy this, thoroughly enjoyable and a real feelgood movie, the final 15 minutes are a real surreal hoot.
Highly recommended
*****
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