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Five Go to Rehab
The Famous Five are back. Thirty years after the Comic Strip arrived on our screens with their famous Enid Blyton spoof - Five Go Mad in Dorset. These famous children's characters have again been brought back from the past to confront today's modern world. This time they are made to account for their racist and sexist views. But they seem blissfully unrepentant as they gather for a reunion on Dick's birthday in leafy Dorset - still a magical land of rolling hills, woods, ruined castles, and of course dodgy villains in big black cars.
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Plot Summary
Five friends, whose lives have taken disparate and often disappointing turns, decide to commit themselves to a rehabilitation center. Hoping to escape their current realities, they navigate the often awkward and sometimes hilarious process of confronting their issues and each other. The series of events within the rehab facility forces them to re-examine their past choices and their relationships.
Critical Reception
Five Go to Rehab was a modest independent production that garnered a niche following. While not a widespread commercial success, it was appreciated by some critics for its honest portrayal of addiction and friendship, and by audiences for its dark humor and relatable characters. Its low budget and limited release meant it didn't reach a mainstream audience, but it has since found a cult following.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its raw and humorous take on addiction and friendship.
Felt authentic in its depiction of struggles within a rehabilitation setting.
Some found the pacing uneven but appreciated the character development.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot on a shoestring budget, with many of the cast and crew working on a profit-share basis.
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