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Benedict Cumberbatch Tom Hardy Stuart A Life Backwards DVD

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Type
Movie
Region Code
DVD: 2 (Europe, Japan, Middle East...)
Certificate
18
EAN
5027182614202
Format
DVD
Language
English
Release Year
2008
Actor
Edna Dore, Nicola Duffett, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hardy
Director
David Attwood
Features
Widescreen, Cast Interviews\Behind-The-Scenes Footage
Run Time
88 Mins
Genre
Drama, General
Film/TV Title
Stuart-A Life Backwards
Aspect Ratio
16:9 Wide Screen

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Based on the acclaimed book by Alexander Masters, STUART: A LIFE BACKWARDS is the unconventional non-fiction biography of homeless alcoholic Stuart Shorter. Benedict Cumberbatch (ATONEMENT, THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL) plays Masters, a reclusive writer who strikes up an unlikely friendship with Shorter (Tom Hardy, WAZ, SCENES OF A SEXUAL NATURE) during a campaign to release two charity workers from prison. As the pair get to know each other, more and more portentous details of Stuart's traumatic childhood and turbulent adolescence come to light.

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5027182614202
eBay Product ID (ePID)
66934054

Product Key Features

Actor
Edna Dore, Nicola Duffett, Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Hardy
Film/TV Title
Stuart-A Life Backwards
Director
David Attwood
Language
English
Run Time
88 Mins
Aspect Ratio
16:9 Wide Screen
Release Year
2008
Format
DVD
Features
Widescreen, Cast Interviews\Behind-The-Scenes Footage
Genre
Drama, General

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Number of Discs
1
Certificate
18
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
Additional Information
Based on the acclaimed book by Alexander Masters, STUART: A LIFE BACKWARDS is the unconventional non-fiction biography of homeless alcoholic Stuart Shorter. Benedict Cumberbatch (ATONEMENT, THE OTHER BOLEYN GIRL) plays Masters, a reclusive writer and illustrator who strikes up an unlikely friendship with Shorter--portrayed with a quiet intensity by Tom Hardy (WAZ, SCENES OF A SEXUAL NATURE)--during a campaign to release two charity workers from prison. As the pair get to know each other, more and more portentous details of Stuart's traumatic childhood and turbulent adolescence come to light. Fascinating by how these events contributed to Stuart's current situation, Alexander encourages him to tell his life story--in reverse to make it 'more exciting û like a Tom Clancy murder-mystery'. Gradually with plenty of pathos, dry dark humour and without shying away from the more malignant aspects of Stuart's personality or the crimes committed, a very complex and tragic life is unraveled.<BR>Excellent performances from the leads and supporting players, plus an insightful, uncontrived script remaining close to the award-winning book, make STUART: A LIFE BACKWARDS stand out as a modern classic.
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Daily Mail - [...]classic television of the kind they're not supposed to make anymore, The Guardian - [...]a remarkable one-off film. Uncomfortable, warm, distressing and funny[...]
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Dolby Stereo
Movie/TV Title
Stuart - A Life Backwards
Consumer Advice
Contains very strong language, strong violence and child abuse references

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  • by iceraider133
    08 Nov, 2017Most favourable review

    no holds barred & very moving film

    I love true stories & appeals to me as I help with local homeless charity. Can be harrowing in parts due to the main characters sometimes reckless lifestyle but also very moving & played so well by Tom Hardy, probably as you have never seen him before. Great cast & true to the book which I read a few months back. Also has great interviews with cast & the real writer of the book but if you are looking for a happy ending be prepared if you have not already read the book. Personally I love this film as it shows just how hard it is for some people to adapt after life on the streets.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: worldofbooks08

  • by johjohvooanc
    28 Feb, 2018

    Superb acting.

    This is great and really makes you think. It is always difficult to balance inclusion with impact and time constraints, but this does admirably well. Tom Hardy in particular did a first rate job as Stuart and Benedict Cumberbatch also as his long-suffering biographer. Ultimately, because of the ending and the treatment of Stuart and others, this film (and book) may have been depressing, but the humour pulls it through. My fervent wish is for the powers that be to watch this, read, and take action to eradicate as much as they can of this perennial shame on any decent society. Very highly recommended, but, as always, read the book first if you can.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: wowudo

  • by misssunshinesmile2265
    18 Mar, 2017

    Stuart a life backwards

    Great film. This is based on a true story. Tom portrays Stuart well, depth to the character. Really sad but informative and a good example of what can happen to somebody after they have suffered abuse and addiction without a support network around you. A must watch

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: online-trader-cy

  • by jan280red
    09 May, 2018

    Best film watched in ages.

    So true of the world today ,but such a great actor,funny sad,had me crying for his sad sad life,can still see him in my mind,hats of to Tom Hardy.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: wowudo

  • by vascha99
    23 Aug, 2018

    To be widely viewed, especially y those who work with people with complex needs.

    A thoughtful film based on true story of Stuart. Issues sensitively dealt with but unforgiving in places. Educational as well as entertaining.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-ownedSold by: musicmagpie

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