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Go Now

  • TV Movie
  • 1995
  • R
  • 1h 21m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
1.3K
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Go Now (1995)
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Nick, is a young Scottish soccer player living in the big city. He meets Karen, and the two fall in love and move in together. Soon after, Nick exhibits signs of serious illness. As his body... Read allNick, is a young Scottish soccer player living in the big city. He meets Karen, and the two fall in love and move in together. Soon after, Nick exhibits signs of serious illness. As his body slowly succumbs to multiple sclerosis, he experiences a wide sweep of jagged emotions, an... Read allNick, is a young Scottish soccer player living in the big city. He meets Karen, and the two fall in love and move in together. Soon after, Nick exhibits signs of serious illness. As his body slowly succumbs to multiple sclerosis, he experiences a wide sweep of jagged emotions, and in the process gives himself and those who love him the strength to carry on.

  • Director
    • Michael Winterbottom
  • Writers
    • Jimmy McGovern
    • Paul Henry Powell
  • Stars
    • Robert Carlyle
    • Juliet Aubrey
    • James Nesbitt
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Winterbottom
    • Writers
      • Jimmy McGovern
      • Paul Henry Powell
    • Stars
      • Robert Carlyle
      • Juliet Aubrey
      • James Nesbitt
    • 12User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 BAFTA Award
      • 6 wins & 1 nomination total

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    Robert Carlyle
    Robert Carlyle
    • Nick Cameron
    Juliet Aubrey
    Juliet Aubrey
    • Karen Walker
    James Nesbitt
    James Nesbitt
    • Tony
    Sophie Okonedo
    Sophie Okonedo
    • Paula
    Berwick Kaler
    Berwick Kaler
    • Sammy
    Darren Tighe
    • Dell
    Sean McKenzie
    • George
    John Brobbey
    John Brobbey
    • Geoff
    Sara Stockbridge
    Sara Stockbridge
    • Bridget
    Tom Watson
    Tom Watson
    • Bill Cameron
    Barbara Rafferty
    • Madge Cameron
    Sean Rocks
    • Charlie
    Dave Schneider
    • Doctor
    Tony Curran
    Tony Curran
    • Chris Cameron
    Erin McMahon
    • Julie Cameron
    Jenny Jules
    Jenny Jules
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    Roger Ashton-Griffiths
    Roger Ashton-Griffiths
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    Anna Godsiff
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    • Director
      • Michael Winterbottom
    • Writers
      • Jimmy McGovern
      • Paul Henry Powell
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    7McBuff

    Not your average "disease-of-the-week" drama.

    This small BBC-produced gem stars the ever excellent Robert Carlyle (Riff-Raff, Trainspotting, Priest, The World is not enough) as an MS-afflicted soccer player/construction worker, whose struggle against the horrible disease (Multiple sclerosis) is depicted with warmth, humor and horror. Plenty of sex and raucous scenes make for a stunningly real and unconventional film. But it´s Robert Carlyle´s astonishing performance that deserves attention. Not really that much to learn here about the disease itself, but the film is touching and realistic, a far cry from similar-themed Hollywood products. Juliet Aubrey as his girlfriend is worth noting, too. ***
    lindastroh-1

    A joy to see Robert Carlyle

    I've been really impressed with Robert Carlyle's work ever since I saw him in "Priest," and I've been working my way through all his films -- but I had the hardest time finding this one! I finally bought the video, sight unseen, just to see it!

    I'm so glad that I did. It's a joy finally to see Robert Carlyle have the opportunity to do a complete person, from laughter to tears, with terrible physical failings and equally terrible emotional struggles. He's a wonderful actor, and it's a treat to see him with a relaxed face, easy -- fully human! He seems to have gotten stuck in the villain or psycho category by American casting agents -- a kind of Scots contemporary Peter Lorre.... But in this role he's just lovely!

    The film itself is that sort that the Brits do so well, "a little film" -- character study, working class, interesting without trying to be earthshaking. I suspect that the difficulty of understanding the accents (not just Carlyle's "deepest Glaswegian", but the several other regional accents (notably "Tony"'s Irish) has contributed to the film's obscurity in the States, but it's well worth seeking out. In fact, I'm glad I bought it, because I think it bears re-viewing, if for no other reason than that it's likely to take me a few times through before I actually catch all the lines!

    Nice use, too, of series of still photos, especially of the football (soccer) "mates" captured in classic "yearbook" style, with funny captions!

    Other reviewers have commented on how weak they thought the acting was, other than Carlyle. I disagree. I think the acting is fine, but the script has definitely under-developed the other characters, especially Karin. We see so much of Nick's inner life, but almost none of hers. I suspect these writers may do men quite well (hearty "mates", whether football or druggies!), but not women. Remember the women in "Trainspotting"?

    In any case, well worth the viewing, especially for Robert Carlyle's lovely performance.
    k_luifje

    See it now

    Robert Carlyle is famous because of Trainspotting (a brillant movie by the way) were he played the b****rd Begbie who would start a fight for no reason. With the reason that he found that funny. That he is an actor who can play something totally different than the Begbie-role.

    In 'go now' he plays a soccer player who gets MS, the disease that kills you slowly, starting with making you tired and weak. Carlyle plays the role very real and believeble. Because he don't wants to be a problem for his girlfriend he leaves his girlfriend and the house. In the next scene you see him standing outside in the rain just looking at nothing and his girlfriend staring out of the window at him. This scene is so very touching and so real that there is a good possibility that there are coming tears out of your eyes. A very good, touching and warm film.
    8gbheron

    A Touching Love Story

    Multiple sclerosis (MS), like AIDS, strikes people in the prime of their lives. MS plays a central role in Go Now, but the film is not a chronicle of the disease's progress. Go Now is about two young working-class Scots who have just fallen in love. They're 'just folks'; starting out, enjoying life. Sadly, it won't be so pedestrian as Nick, played by Robert Carlyle begins to display disquieting physical symptoms. Slowly, as his health deteriorates, the reality of his situation is revealed. It is a great test for the young lovers, and this is really what the movie is about; love. The actors and director have made a very moving film that I can highly recommend.
    dbdumonteil

    If you wanna go...

    One of Robert Carlyle's finest performances,this wonderful movie avoids pathos and melodramatic effects .Multiple sclerosis is an awful disease but the director focuses his work on the patient's courage,humor and resilience .All is not rosy,far from it,and Nick's pals are subject to egregious gaffes while his parents try to take their boy home to protect him.

    This film contains one of the most heartrending love scenes that has ever been filmed!No ,there's no sex in it!Nick's girlfriend ,Karen does not want to go now,and she stands in the pouring rain,she keeps waiting waiting desperately waiting.She gave the highest proof of her love that she could.

    It's not a desperate film.The last scene is a message of hope. As Bessie Banks sings "Go now....or you'll see me cry "

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    • Release date
      • May 1, 1998 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ves-te'n
    • Filming locations
      • UK
    • Production companies
      • British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC)
      • Polygram Filmed Entertainment
      • Revolution Films
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $25,695
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,657
      • May 3, 1998
    • Gross worldwide
      • $25,695
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 21m(81 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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