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the 'vibe' of northern english films

posted 17 years ago by edwawee
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im an american.

but ive always had a love for films that take place in northern england (also scotland, and ireland).

it seems thst there is usually a type of simple, yet poignant statement that these films make.

"on a clear day", had this kind of simple, but heartfelt vibe about it.

i can't seem to put my finger on it, but there is a clear "tone" that many of these films that take place in the north of england (scotland,ireland) have (another day in the midlands, intermission).

i don't know what it is, that gives these films a simple, yet powerful "feel", but i like these films.

[–] moviemagicbudgeting 17 years ago

Dont ever make the mistake of linking Scotland with England.

Its like saying north america is the same as Canada

[–] FlorenceLawrence 17 years ago

I agree about the vibe

and I like in Southern UK

and always think up North and Scotland are where the lovely beautiful hills n mountains r

we are so flat down here in landscape

[–] annMelinda 14 years ago

but she didn't really link them. why so quick to tell op they made a mistake?

she said "england (and ALSO scotland etc) which is the same as saying United States and Canada-- not United States is Canada.

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[–] Rorxy 16 years ago

well yes. Never confuse Scotland with the North of England. Ever (as the poster above stated.

I very much enjoyed this film....along with any indie films to come out of Scotland and its talent.

R

[–] PhantomHelmsman 16 years ago

Again, I must reiterate: Don't dare EVER confuse God's Own Country with Englandshire, or we'll hunt you down.

Joke

[–] the_princess_of_tides 16 years ago

LOL!

They will hunt you down...and make you think again? ;)

[–] jensenly 16 years ago

Good point about Northern England versus Scotland. :)

Question - in one of the bar scenes, the lads are toasting with their pints and it sounds like they say "slainte". I thought that was what the Irish say?

[–] fanaticita 15 years ago

I love these films too, but the dvd I watched didn't have a subtitle option, and sometimes I have trouble with the various dialects. I love the sound of them but wish I could understand them better.