Jellyfish
- 2018
- 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.3K
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A young carer discovers an unlikely talent for stand-up comedy.A young carer discovers an unlikely talent for stand-up comedy.A young carer discovers an unlikely talent for stand-up comedy.
- Awards
- 8 wins & 4 nominations total
Frankie Boyle
- Self
- (archive footage)
Lee David Brown
- Leroy
- (as Lee Brown)
- Director
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We saw Jellyfish last night without expecting anything very much but we found the film really absorbing. The main character is beautifully played and very convincing. She doesn't always make the right choices, but you can entirely see why this happens. It really makes you think about the issues involved. In its own way, In many ways, it reminded me of 'Kes', effectively mixing drama and humour. My favourite film of the year so far, (and I have seen quite a few). Hope it gets the release it deserves.
There were a few times while watching Jellyfish that I thought I would have to turn it off. While my own childhood experience was not as extreme as the ones seen in this film, it was close enough to make watching it quite difficult. At the same time it was so good in its performances and the intensity of emotion that I was practically compelled to keep watching. I kept thinking, the ending of this film better be damn good as that will be what makes watching it ultimately worthwhile. In this context I found the ending to be a disappointment though not inappropriate. The story of the eldest daughter of a mentally ill/narcissistic drug addict mother, and how the daughter works so hard to keep the family, including much younger twin siblings, intact and the toll this takes on her. At the same time her emotional struggles lead her to write comedy, so there is something of a silver lining. I would recommend viewing it if you desire an emotionally intense movie-watching experience which includes some nice shots of one of England's quaint seaside towns.
Phew that was a really really tough watch... very much like a Shane Meadows movie... harsh, grim and gritty social story with a tinge of humour and hard hitting story and ending - the young actress who played the lead was unbelievable, keep an eye on her she is going places
I've seen some reviews that portrays the teacher as 'ever dependable' and 'saviour' I disagree I thought he was self-centred and too embroiled in his show to show humanity to the main character... until it was all too late
I've seen some reviews that portrays the teacher as 'ever dependable' and 'saviour' I disagree I thought he was self-centred and too embroiled in his show to show humanity to the main character... until it was all too late
A director and an actress to watch out for. A small film of one life that, because it could be so many of our lives, grows into a huge film. The Margate Tourist Office can't have enjoyed this film - despite being beautifully photographed, it's hardly an advert for the town. A quietly sensational film without ever being a sensationalist one. It will stay with me for a while.
Did you know
- TriviaFilmed mainly around Margate in Kent
- GoofsWhen Sara is riding home on her bicycle she begins the ride wearing trousers. Scene cuts to her riding along the beach, she is wearing her school skirt. Then she arrives home and she is wearing trousers again.
- SoundtracksThe Deepest Ocean
(end credits)
Written by Victor Hugo Fumagalli and Mariachiara Terragin
Performed by Victor Hugo Fumagalli, Mariachiara Terragin and Maxime Obadia
Lyrics by Mariachiara Terragin
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Box office
- Gross worldwide
- $39,315
- Runtime
- 1h 41m(101 min)
- Color
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