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6 days ago · A sweet if somewhat inconsequential entry into the annals of English comedy, Warren Fischer’s A Family Affair – no relation to the Nicole Kidman film set for release later in the year – makes the bold move of setting up a farce with tough economic realities and grief at its core.
May 19, 2024 · Released to VOD in the UK on 20th May comes another farce set in a hotel, South African filmmaker Warren Fischer’s A Family Affair. It stars the shaggy comedian Joe Wilkinson and I fear I must paraphrase the critic of the Mirror before me here and decree that A Family Affair sees Bearded Joe Shorn of Jokes.
3 days ago · Christine Keeler faces the press scrum outside the courthouse where Stephen Ward was on trial, August 1963 (Image source: Wikimedia Commons) In the end, the Profumo Affair had all the classic elements of a British scandal – sex, spies, politicians, nobility, courtroom drama. But its cultural impact went far beyond mere titillation.
May 20, 2024 · Summary. The film creatively uses space and is well-shot, but lacks a cohesive and engaging narrative. Blatant sexism and lack of character development make it difficult to invest in the story. Pacing issues and too many plotlines prevent the audience from fully enjoying A Family Affair's potential humor.
May 20, 2024 · Overall, the A Family Affair is a good premise and a solid foundation for a comedy, but the execution has left it a little short. Fans of the genre will definitely enjoy the humorous exchanges ...
6 days ago · The actor projects a spirit of mischief, lightening the tensions between the two families and guests. The written jokes are dated and might bring a chuckle here and there. A lot of scenes felt improvised and sometimes passed by without a good laugh. British comedies appeal to me because they often have heart in combination with good laughs.
May 20, 2024 · A Family Affair is a 2024 comedy film directed and written by Warren Fischer. The film revolves around a hotel manager named Edward, who is being threatened by a bank to auction off the property. Edward then has to juggle this with his in-laws visiting for their wedding anniversary.
