Fisherman's Friends [DVD] [2019]

The film, a true story though clearly tailored for entertainment tells of how in 2010 a group of ten Cornish locals based in Port Isaac, Cornwall, are despite their reservations persuaded to record a demo album in the vain hope of getting a recording contract. On a reluctant trip to Cornwall for a stag-weekend, Danny (Daniel Mays) hears a group of locals performing for their friends and indeed tourists at the head of the beach at Port Isaac and was immediately taken with the music they were singing, so much so, he believed that the sound could be commercial despite the average age of the singers. He mentioned it to his boss who'd travelled with him and was told to try and sign them up, however, turns out that Danny was being wound-up by those that had travelled to Cornwall with him, they didn't see the band being of commercial appeal. However, Danny does and will do everything he can to get the Fisherman's Friends a deal. With romance in the air for Danny with band member Jim's (James Purefoy) daughter Alwyn (Tuppence Middleton) A delightful film with delightful settings that'll have you both singing-along and often laughing. A genuine feel-good movie....give it a spin. The group formed back in 1995, mainly with fishermen and lifeguards from the Port Isaac area, they were shot to national fame when music producer Rupert Cristie and DJ Johnny Walker came across them leading to a healthy contract to record albums for Universal Music 2010 (Did invest in the group's first couple myself)) They sang folk favourites and of course sea shanties. i myself lived in Cornwall for 5 years (late 80's to early '90s) because of my work and was able to visit the charming Atlantic-Coast North Cornwall village several times. Back then you could park on the beach when the tide was out, not sure one can these days. (Of course, the TV series Doc Martin is filmed in Port Isaac)

Lovely film, funny & sad at times. Good all round entertainment. Love it

Unlikely group becomes a singing success is so heartening, warm, showing human frailty, misconceptions, humour & yet friendships remain strong, binding. The sad moments were so poignant that I too shed tears, but the overall feel of success, comradeship & unity throughout, like a guiding light. Brilliant performances throughout and watch out, you may catch yourself singing along to the well known shanties, I did & transported me to a time in childhood. Do watch it, more than once, please, it will lift your spirits.

Because it was based on a true story it rang true even if the facts had been dramatised etc. We were unable to get to the cinema when it as released so we decided to purchase the DVD. The singing was good and the scenery in Cornwall spectacular as normal. Easy to watch and very enjoyable

Brilliant film. Well priced excellant condition.

A simple great film missed it on release

When I first saw this movie, I thought it was great. Then I found it was based on a true story. I have since heard the original group. Watch this and feel better

I loved it, and have watched it many times despite only having had it a few weeks, I suppose it is the type of film you will either love or hate, for me it is full of humour, good music, and great characterisation. It does not waste time on un-necessary footage between sequences, it cuts straight to the chase, and even the minor roles are extremely well played. Definitely added to a short list of all-time-favourites. Best £5 quid I have spent in years.

This appears to be a UK movie formatted for a USA dvd player but it is not. After finding this out, I bought a zone free dvd player to play it but it is dubbed in Dutch and German, and I see no way to get the original English sound track. In short, the product descripton on Amazon is unsatisfatory and incomplete, and I have wasted money unnecessarily because of it. I am so disgusted that I do not even want to deal with returning this item.

Einer meiner Lieblingsfilme mit einem meiner Lieblings-Schauspielern, James Purefoy. Ich liebe Shanties, und dass dieser Film nach Tatsachen gedreht wurde. Obwohl er schon oft im TV gesendet wurde, und ich kein einziges Mal versäumt habe, habe ich mir die DVD gekauft. Authentisch, wunderschöne Landschaft, und der Zusammenhalt der Menschen, das ist einfach sehenswert.

Bellissimo

Loved this DVD so much I ordered my own copy! after first running across it on my Amazon Prime movie list...love that it is a true story and such an uplifting one, with lots of humor in it too! :-)

Really enjoyed this DVD. The setting was wonderful, the characters engaging, the music joyful. Love these British gems, so uplifting.