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'Clear' aims for quirky charm, ends up with soggy symbolism.(Movie review)
Byline: Jessica Reaves
Apr. 14--Like a soggy and less compelling iteration of "The Full Monty," director Gaby Dellal's feature debut is the tale of working-class guys who lose their jobs but, by taking on a seemingly impossible, even ridiculous challenge, maintain their self-respect, gosh darn it.
Frank (played with gruff charm by Peter Mullan) is a shipbuilder in Glasgow, whose longtime employer has been bought out and whose job no longer exists. Understandably disgruntled, Frank and his former colleagues spend their newly empty days facing the indignities of the employment offices, visiting bemused members of their extended families (who are ...
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