Blott on the Landscape
A thwarted Lady Maud runs off to her solicitor to start divorce proceedings and that gives Sir Giles his bright idea-why not run the proposed bypass for the area through their very own Cleene Gorge, thereby wrecking Lady Maud's ancestral home and copping rather a lot of compensation from the government to boot? Witness the frolics of the bumbling dundridge - the Y-front clad man from the ministry, Sir Giles' versatile Mrs Forthby - Mediterranean harlot and naughty schoolgirl extraordinaire, not forgetting Blott himself, gardener and mystery man, casting his enigmatic eye over the eccentricities of the great British aristocracy... Starring, George Cole, Geraldine James, David Suchet, Simon Cadell and Julia McKenzie
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Plot Summary
A mild-mannered bird watcher, Blott, inherits a grand estate and becomes embroiled in a bizarre feud with a local lord and his eccentric family. The situation escalates into a series of comical and chaotic skirmishes as Blott attempts to defend his new home and his peace.
Critical Reception
Blott on the Landscape was met with a generally lukewarm reception from critics and audiences alike. While some praised its quirky British humor and eccentric characters, many found the plot to be convoluted and the comedy to be hit-or-miss. It is often remembered as an oddity of 1980s British cinema.
What Reviewers Say
- Offers moments of whimsical charm and British eccentricity.
- The humor can be hit-or-miss, leading to an uneven viewing experience.
- The plot is often described as peculiar and somewhat rambling.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a mixed reaction, with some appreciating the film's unique, offbeat British sensibility, while others found it to be too peculiar or lacking in a clear narrative direction.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the novel of the same name by Tom Sharpe, known for his satirical and often surreal novels.
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