In a small British seaside town, in no particular time period—though “Crocodile Dundee” is playing at the local theater—a never-smiling, messy-haired teenager named Oliver (Craig Roberts) obsesses over his sullen classmate Jordana (Yasmin Paige), his joyless parents (Noah Taylor and Sally Hawkins) and, most notably, himself. As in “Harold and Maude,” “Rushmore,” and countless other films about ... more >
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Submarine
Suddenly appeared a babe in geezer's clothing
Craig Roberts, Sally Hawkins and Paddy Considine
Directed by Rich Aoyade
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“Submarine,” directed by Richard Ayoade and adapted by him from Joe Dunthorne’s novel, is a bittersweet British comedy in the deadpan vein of “Harold and Maude” and “Rushmore.” Like those two films, it features a shaggy-haired, never-smiling teenage protagonist (Craig Roberts) who loves himself unconditionally but bewilders most others—including his parents. Trying to woo an aloof female ... more >