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Up to Our Necks
Up To Our Necks tells the complete and unauthorized story of this strange collective who exploded out of small town America and stormed the world. It includes exclusive and previously unseen film footage of Slipknot and in-depth interviews with those that worked closely with them, including other musicians who collaborated with them on individual solo projects, journalists, producers and old friends. Now for the first time this film reveals the story behind the madness and antics, which led this bunch of misfits to the top of the pack in the nu-metal era.
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Plot Summary
A hapless vicar and his equally bewildered wife find themselves embroiled in a series of bizarre and increasingly desperate schemes to save their beloved church from demolition. As their attempts to raise money grow more outlandish, they uncover secrets about their small community and themselves. The film follows their comedic and often chaotic journey through the perils of small-town bureaucracy and eccentric local characters.
Critical Reception
Up to Our Necks was met with a generally mixed to positive reception, particularly praised for its quirky British humor and performances. Some critics found the plot a bit too convoluted, but most appreciated its lighthearted take on familiar themes.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its charmingly eccentric British humor.
Applauded for its strong ensemble cast and endearing characters.
Some found the plot a bit predictable or unevenly paced.
Google audience: Audience reception for Up to Our Necks is not widely available through aggregated Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
The film was based on a radio comedy series of the same name written by David Wood, which also starred Nigel Planer in the lead role.
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