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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 ...
- THINGS GO SWIMMINGLY ON A `CLEAR DAY'.(U)
- Newspaper article from: Daily News (Los Angeles, CA) April 7, 2006 700+ words
...Sean McGinley), who - unlike Frank - swallowed his pride to remain...Danny (Billy Boyd). Because Frank's dream involves swimming...incident that long ago turned Frank inward and drove a wedge between...Jamie Sives). Director Gaby Dellal and first-time screenwriter...
- On a Clear Day.(movie)(Movie Review)
- Magazine article from: Daily Variety Leydon, Joe February 1, 2005 700+ words
...remark has a powerful impact on Frank. Partly to give himself a...has nothing better to do, Frank announces his intent to swim...First-time feature helmer Gaby Dellal never allows the audience to...tragedy that forever shaped Frank and his relationship with Rob...
- `On a Clear Day'.
- Newspaper article from: Orange County Register (Santa Ana, CA) April 10, 2006 700+ words
...Exploding out of his funk, Frank makes the 21-mile Channel...joy of renewed purpose, and Frank's replenished spirit hits...characters, not so good. Frank's heroism infects them one...Boyd, Ron Cook Directed by Gaby Dellal, from a script by Alex Rose...
- Muddy `Clear Day' sinks.(Arts and Lifestyle)
- Newspaper article from: The Boston Herald Schaefer, Stephen April 14, 2006 700+ words
...and "Walk the Line"). If Frank's family is dysfunctional...and-chips owner who makes Frank take the challenge. Director Gaby Dellal gets mileage out of Glasgow...hours 26 minutes. By the time Frank nearly completes his Channel...
- Clearly very entertaining.(Sport)
- Newspaper article from: Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England) September 2, 2005 700+ words
...talk him out of the idea, Frank conceals his intentions from...Wong). In the process, Frank begins to repair a fractured...adversity. First time director Gaby Dellal glides effortlessly through...neatly tied up by the time Frank has the French coast in sight...
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- Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England) September 2, 2005 700+ words
...Embittered by this latest reverse, Frank is already struggling to recover...surviving son (Jamie Sives). Frank decides to recover his self...than apparent why director Gaby Dellal and writer Alex Rose place...troubled relationship between Frank and his son, make for a curiously...
- On a Clear Day.(MUST-SEE LITTLE MOVIE OF THE MONTH)(Movie review)(Brief article)
- Magazine article from: O, The Oprah Magazine Rothbaum, Rebecca April 1, 2006 700+ words
...CAPABLE HANDS, On a Clear Day, Gaby Dellal's film about a middle-aged...bracing as a dip in the ocean. Frank Redmond (Peter Mullan) is...pitching in as coaches. Soon Frank's determination inspires...their own lives, and leads Frank himself to reevaluate his strained...
- Movies: Ouch! THAT SINKING FEELING; ON A CLEAR DAY Cert 12A, 99 minutes...
- Newspaper article from: The Mirror (London, England) September 2, 2005 700+ words
...times before. A solid bloke, Frank (Peter Mullan), loses his...You can almost see director Gaby Dellal and the writer sitting around...Navy's ships?" BEST BIT: Frank's pal comically lands a speedboat...CAPTION(S): JOBLESS: Rob and Frank; CHANNEL FOUR: Frank and...
