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The Man Who Broke Britain
A devastating terrorist strike wipes out much of Saudi Arabia's oil production; the same day a trader of Saudi origin disappears from English investment bank Sun First Credit (SFCB). Managers soon discover the missing trader, Samir Badr, has built up crippling debts, multiplied a hundred-fold by the attacks in Saudi. SFCB, once the toast of the city, suddenly heads for bankruptcy, taking a whole raft of other banks down with it. The resulting market crash and banking crisis will push Britain and the US into a 21st century recession. Will Britain be able to recover?
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Plot Summary
This mockumentary follows the fictional story of Barry Neil, a seemingly ordinary man who, through a series of bizarre and unfortunate events, inadvertently causes widespread chaos and disruption across Britain. The film humorously explores the ripple effects of one person's actions on a national scale.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, often praised for its unique premise and dark humor, though some found its pacing uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its inventive and darkly comedic premise.
Some critics noted the narrative could occasionally drag.
The mockumentary style was generally well-received for its absurdity.
Google audience: Audience reception data for this film is not widely available through Google Reviews.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a BBC Four season of comedy dramas focusing on 'ordinary people doing extraordinary things'.
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