Monday 15 November 2010

'THE INCREASINGLY POOR DECISIONS OF TODD MARGARET' 1.1 - "In Which Claims Are Made And A Journey Ensues"

Monday 15 November 2010

Emigrate to Obsessed With Film, where I've reviewed the premiere of US/UK comedy THE INCREASINGLY POOR DECISIONS OF TODD MARGARET, brought to you by the manufacturer of Thunder Muscle energy drinks (of course):

"England and America: two countries separated by a common language", to paraphrase George Bernard Shaw. I've always been fascinated by the so-called "special relationship" that exists between Britain and its former colony, particularly in how each country perceives the other. There's great potential for fish-out-of-water comedy and culture clash hijinks by dumping a hapless Yank in London, to watch him struggle with the people, customs and British attitude. So why does this comedy fail to hit the mark? Continue reading...