Just Watched A Super Film

[BAKERS DOZEN]

Just watched a super film called Captain Fantastic which is still available on iPlayer. Don't have the movie channels so record random films to watch when nothing else appealing is on. If the films are no good then they quite often get deleted after 10 minutes or so but we both loved this one. Assumed it was a Superman/ Avengers type film but was so wrong. It stars Viggo Mortenson who plays the father of six children that he has raised in the wilds where they catch their own food, make their own clothes and are home schooled. Mother has been in a hospital in the city but she dies and the film is about their trip in a beaten-up camper bus to get to her funeral. Sounds miserable but it is laugh out loud in places and well worth a watch.

[Mamyalynne]

Looks great, having watched the trailer I think I'd cry a lot too as well as laugh.

[pixie374]

Viggo Mortensen is always worth a watch :-). Thank you x

[BAKERS DOZEN]

Every question that the children ask is answered truthfully with no embellishment. When he explains the facts of life to his 6yr old daughter I was in hysterics. So good.

[Tilly2]

Will ask Mr T to look for it. Is it on Amazon Prime?

[BAKERS DOZEN]

Its available on BBC iPlayer at the moment but don't know if it on any other sites. Worth looking for though.

[The Builder]

It's a lovely film BD.
When I first came across it a couple of years ago, I too thought it was just another silly superhero thing. It's the daft title.
The title actually refers to Elton John's old album "Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt cowboy."

Brilliant performances from all, especially the kids.
The eldest boy is George Mackay, who stars in the recent film "1917".

[BAKERS DOZEN]

Thanks for that Builder. Glad someone else has seen it and agrees. Really uplifting film.

[Tilly2]

Found it on Amazon Prime will watch t later this week. Thanks, BD.

[Maydup]

Sounds good, thanks for the recommendation. I shall look out for the film myself.

[Canary42]

Just finished watching it on iPlayer. An amusing exposé of American mores.

I liked "Why are they all fat?" :-D

Several other scenes I liked but will keep them to myself as I don't want to SPOIL it for others.

[BAKERS DOZEN]

Glad you liked it Canary. Made a nice change from all the shoot outs and dark, sombre films that are on nowadays. Good to have a laugh.