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House!

  • 2000
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.0/10
429
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Kelly Macdonald in House! (2000)
ComedyRomance

A small bingo hall is threatened by the opening of the country's largest bingo centre nearby.A small bingo hall is threatened by the opening of the country's largest bingo centre nearby.A small bingo hall is threatened by the opening of the country's largest bingo centre nearby.

  • Director
    • Julian Kemp
  • Writers
    • Eric Styles
    • Jason Sutton
  • Stars
    • Kelly Macdonald
    • Gwenllian Davies
    • Sue Hopkins
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    429
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Julian Kemp
    • Writers
      • Eric Styles
      • Jason Sutton
    • Stars
      • Kelly Macdonald
      • Gwenllian Davies
      • Sue Hopkins
    • 9User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

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    Kelly Macdonald
    Kelly Macdonald
    • Linda
    Gwenllian Davies
    • Peggy
    Sue Hopkins
    • Pam
    Eileen Edwards
    • Mrs Collins
    Marlene Griffiths
    • Enid
    Freddie Jones
    Freddie Jones
    • Mr. Anzani
    Mossie Smith
    • Kay
    Jason Hughes
    Jason Hughes
    • Gavin
    Bruce Forsyth
    Bruce Forsyth
    • Bruce Forsyth
    Miriam Margolyes
    Miriam Margolyes
    • Beth
    William Thomas
    William Thomas
    • Clipboard
    Helen Griffin
    Helen Griffin
    • Marilyn
    Lynn Hunter
    Lynn Hunter
    • Moira
    Julian Kemp
    • Postman
    Daniel Roberts
    • Andy
    Keith Chegwin
    Keith Chegwin
    • Keith Chegwin
    Sian Rivers
    Sian Rivers
    • Sandra
    Dean Davies
    • Food Operative
    • Director
      • Julian Kemp
    • Writers
      • Eric Styles
      • Jason Sutton
    • All cast & crew
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    9Tithers

    A little gem

    A very likeable film in all respects, from the stylish direction to great acting from all concerned (although the terribly sexy Kelly Macdonald lets slip a few Scottish vowels and at times verges on Ruth Madoc's Gladys Pugh - but I can forgive her for anything). Subtle and very effective music scoring adds to the overall humour and there are some surprisingly touching moments, especially from the great Freddie Jones, who seems to be in his element as the Welsh-Italian bingo hall owner / chef / opera lover. Also, some frighteningly realistic old women from South Wales - dun 'alf make me feel 'omesick, like mun.
    8simonevs

    A quaint little film !

    A quaint film of life in a bingo hall in s Wales (where I am not sure even though I live here !!).

    Pacy and funny and quirky its not a classic but a ice enough film to watch in the Brit Comedy genre.
    8derekdeksmith

    A very pleasant way to spend an evening

    It won't change your life. There's no road to Damascus moment and neither is it seminal. However, it is well acted, especially Kelly McDonald who's superb in everything she does, and Miriam Margolyes, who is the same, with a story that will leave you with a warm feeling inside.

    I'm not sure why I liked it, but like it a lot I did.

    It ticks along at a steady pace, being both humorous and entertaining, giving the viewer the impression the cast also enjoyed acting in it.

    On the negative side, there's no bad language, no nudity, no confusing plot and no pointless CGI. On the positive side, it is fun.
    markwhiteley

    Welsh, Witty and very watchable!

    My brother got me on to this film, I'm just getting over a bad Viral infection so i'm spending a bit of time at home. He bought me a load of DVD's to borrow and some where in the middle was this one. It's about the closer of an independent Bingo hall and a community trying to save it from the evil grip of corporate Bingo (stay with it, it looks better than it sounds).

    it's the sort of film you'll see on a sunday afternoon and it'll make you feel good about the world.

    just give it watch, you'll love it.
    9gangerolf-1

    Don't like Bingo?, It doesn't matter!

    I can count the number of times I have been on Bingo on one hand, and the times I did I can't say I got the big adrenaline rush. A room full of old and new cigarette smoke, stone-faced "elderly" players and dull colors all around. Except, when someone called "Bingo" a big grin came on their faces.

    Guess what? This movie is like that... and I love it. Mostly spot on how it looked like when I was at the Bingo here in Oslo Norway maybe 10 years ago (when it was still allowed to smoke). OK, in the movie it's a grand big theater. Well, it used to be, before the owner had to turn it into a Bingo.

    A new Bingo comes to town, and the old one needs to be saved. Not the most original "main" plots, but the how it's done, makes up for it.

    The acting is great, the humor is subtle (but enjoyable) and it looks great. Well, well made should be the correct word. It's not pretty. Just look at some of the walls in the halls in the old theater.

    Very enjoyable! 9 of 10

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    • Trivia
      Although set in Wales, of the main actors only Jason Hughes is actually Welsh. The rest had to be coached by an accent tutor.
    • Soundtracks
      Binga Banga Bongo
      Written & Performed by Terry Snyder

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 5, 2000 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Guild Pathe (distributor)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • ¡Bingo!
    • Filming locations
      • Wales, UK
    • Production companies
      • Wire Films
      • CF1 Cyf
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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