Pride
Rousing, true story comedy-drama on the bitter 1984 Miners' strike in Margaret Thatcher's Britain, which fosters an unlikely union of solidarity between embattled mineworkers and the militant gay and lesbian community. Stars Bill Nighy, Dominic West and Imelda Staunton.
At the Gay Pride March in London '84, a group of gay and lesbian activists decide to raise money to support the families of the striking miners. Though the Union seems embarrassed to receive their support, the activists are not deterred. They decide to ignore the Union and go direct to the miners - setting off in a mini bus to the village in deepest Wales, to make their donation in person. So begins this true story of two seemingly alien communities who form a surprising partnership.
- Director:
- Matthew Warchus ('Simpatico')
- Writer:
- Stephen Beresford
- Cast:
- Bill NighyDominic WestAndrew ScottImelda StauntonGeorge MacKayJoseph Gilgun
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Adam Fresco
flicksIt ain’t easy to balance light comedy with heavy tragedy, but Pride pulls off that trick in fine style. Cut from the same kitchen sink comedy cloth as Brit hits The Full Monty, Billy Elliott, Brassed Off and Made in Dagenham, this is the based-on-a-true-story tale of the London lesbian, gay, bi and queer activists who raised money to help striking Welsh miners in the early 1980s. Cue much moving, and often hilarious, embarrassment as homophobic working class Welsh miners come to terms with accepting assistance from people whose sexuality gives them the willies.
First Time Reviewer
Saw it today and was amazed. I knew about the Miners' Strike, but not the gays supporting them. Ding, dong the witch is dead is all I can say about that b*tch for destroying working class aspirations, yet she was "Granville's" daughter herself. I was singing along as well to the great songs.
Funny and bitter sweat
This film covers comedy, drama and has a bittersweet ending but is a great film gets you thinking about a different time and place when to be gay was a struggle and the group in the film decide to help out another struggling group of coal miners with some surprising consequences. Well acted and well worth a watch !!!
Great from beginning to end!
One of the most entertaining movies I have seen for a while. Has everything: great characterization; wonderful story (and true); magnificent line-up of actors, both well-known and new to the screen; plenty of tear-jerking emotion; endless laughs and great one-liners. I want to go and see it again!
Light hearted look at employment relations and homophobia
It's interesting how topics that used to polarise us become history and then the stuff of nostalgia. While I watched this I wondered when we might ever take a light hearted look at the homosexual reform bill and the spring bok tour in NZ? Thereason I didn't give this five stars was because of the treatment of the winng lesbian feminist. Although credibly...
Variety
pressSo warmhearted, its themes of friendship and mutual respect so resonant, that few will begrudge it such heightened moments.
Total Film
pressWill have you clutching your sides, wiping your eyes and punching the air in triumph.
Time Out
pressA joyous film, full of love and warmth but unafraid to admit that with sticking out your neck comes struggle and sorrow. Truly lovely.
The New York Times
pressThe kind of hearty, blunt-force drama with softened edges that leaves audiences applauding and teary-eyed.
The Guardian
pressIt is warm and witty, with terrific performances; Beresford's script is fast and funny and there's a rousing musical score from Chris Nightingale.
Hollywood Reporter
pressA crowd-pleasing throwback to those films that pushes every formulaic button but is no less entertaining for it.
Empire Magazine
pressA clear winner that makes you laugh, cry, and generally want to party and parade like it’s 1984.
Flicks, Adam Fresco
flicksIt ain’t easy to balance light comedy with heavy tragedy, but Pride pulls off that trick in fine style. Cut from the same kitchen sink comedy cloth as Brit hits The Full Monty, Billy Elliott, Brassed Off and Made in Dagenham, this is the based-on-a-true-story tale of the London lesbian, gay, bi and queer activists who raised money to help striking Welsh miners in the early 1980s. Cue much moving, and often hilarious, embarrassment as homophobic working class Welsh miners come to terms with accepting assistance from people whose sexuality gives them the willies.
Variety
pressSo warmhearted, its themes of friendship and mutual respect so resonant, that few will begrudge it such heightened moments.
Total Film
pressWill have you clutching your sides, wiping your eyes and punching the air in triumph.
Time Out
pressA joyous film, full of love and warmth but unafraid to admit that with sticking out your neck comes struggle and sorrow. Truly lovely.
The New York Times
pressThe kind of hearty, blunt-force drama with softened edges that leaves audiences applauding and teary-eyed.
The Guardian
pressIt is warm and witty, with terrific performances; Beresford's script is fast and funny and there's a rousing musical score from Chris Nightingale.
Hollywood Reporter
pressA crowd-pleasing throwback to those films that pushes every formulaic button but is no less entertaining for it.
Empire Magazine
pressA clear winner that makes you laugh, cry, and generally want to party and parade like it’s 1984.
First Time Reviewer
Saw it today and was amazed. I knew about the Miners' Strike, but not the gays supporting them. Ding, dong the witch is dead is all I can say about that b*tch for destroying working class aspirations, yet she was "Granville's" daughter herself. I was singing along as well to the great songs.
Funny and bitter sweat
This film covers comedy, drama and has a bittersweet ending but is a great film gets you thinking about a different time and place when to be gay was a struggle and the group in the film decide to help out another struggling group of coal miners with some surprising consequences. Well acted and well worth a watch !!!
Great from beginning to end!
One of the most entertaining movies I have seen for a while. Has everything: great characterization; wonderful story (and true); magnificent line-up of actors, both well-known and new to the screen; plenty of tear-jerking emotion; endless laughs and great one-liners. I want to go and see it again!
Light hearted look at employment relations and homophobia
It's interesting how topics that used to polarise us become history and then the stuff of nostalgia. While I watched this I wondered when we might ever take a light hearted look at the homosexual reform bill and the spring bok tour in NZ? Thereason I didn't give this five stars was because of the treatment of the winng lesbian feminist. Although...
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