I can't understand why a lot of people have given this a low score. I have no idea what I was really expecting from this. I was intrigued when I saw it advertised as I saw the original documentary on the now sadly departed Jack Taylor a few years ago and he was such a unique character.
Timothy Spall plays his incarnation of Jack (George Godwin) in a more dumbed down way. George (forgive the upcoming pun) is a more well-rounded individual, making him more believable. How ironic is that? There's no sign of Jack's Creation but there are plenty of references to the legend that was Jack Taylor to satisfy his cult following. There are some lines almost lifted from the documentary on their entirety: "I weighed 53 stone at Morleys!" and Jack's trademark laugh was done to perfection.
The story which surrounds George I felt to be very fitting. The contrast between George and the teenage Amy is a delight to watch and provides many genuinely touching moments. I have to admit I found it very hard to stop myself from shedding a few tears at certain key moments.
The supporting cast are superb with Bobby Ball delivering a wonderfully sweary performance as Georgie's manager. Francis Barber is his buxom carer and there is a cameo from Barry Austin who was also featured alongside Jack in "Being Britain's Fattest Man".
All in all both myself and my other half really enjoyed this film and I have since purchased the sublime soundtrack composed by Badly Drawn Boy.
Timothy Spall plays his incarnation of Jack (George Godwin) in a more dumbed down way. George (forgive the upcoming pun) is a more well-rounded individual, making him more believable. How ironic is that? There's no sign of Jack's Creation but there are plenty of references to the legend that was Jack Taylor to satisfy his cult following. There are some lines almost lifted from the documentary on their entirety: "I weighed 53 stone at Morleys!" and Jack's trademark laugh was done to perfection.
The story which surrounds George I felt to be very fitting. The contrast between George and the teenage Amy is a delight to watch and provides many genuinely touching moments. I have to admit I found it very hard to stop myself from shedding a few tears at certain key moments.
The supporting cast are superb with Bobby Ball delivering a wonderfully sweary performance as Georgie's manager. Francis Barber is his buxom carer and there is a cameo from Barry Austin who was also featured alongside Jack in "Being Britain's Fattest Man".
All in all both myself and my other half really enjoyed this film and I have since purchased the sublime soundtrack composed by Badly Drawn Boy.