The Full Monty - Fully Exposed Edition (1997)

The Full Monty Really Reveals

Though I've seen this film at least twice, I've wanted to have it as part of my personal film library for some time. The Full Monty reveals just how excellent the British are at making movies that are entertaining and informed with sensibilities that touch the human heart. This one makes you 'LOL" while touching on the reality of the changing economic forces that put many people in the position of having to go in directions never fathomed in order to survive. Every single frame gets 5 stars from me!!! May 15, 2008

Top 10 All Time Comedies

I would rank The Full Monty as one of the Top 10 All Time Comedies. It doesn't get funnier than this movie. It is a hilarious, intelligent, emotional, character-driven film. 5 Stars - 10 for 10 - A+ February 29, 2008

The Full Monty changed the language

There are now people who use the phrase `the full monty' who have never heard of, much less seen this witty, low-key film. The expression means `to do something completely and without reserve'. It originates in the story line: a group of recently-unemployed men in sooty olde England decide to form a Chippendales style dance troupe. Their plan, at the end of their act, is to remove the last velcroed jock-strap and expose `the full monty'.
The story line is crowded with the usual film tropes: relationships with family and friends are strained and tested. The men, initially overwhelmed by the decay of the industry that's been their livelihood gain strength as they take arms (and legs and torsos) against their sea of troubles. The men themselves are charming and their story is inspiring.
It is worth noting that "FULLY EXPOSED EDITION" is a canard. The ending reminds us just how daring their plan really is-it was too shocking to be shown on film.

Lynn Hoffman, author of the totally revealing

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Much better than I expected!!

I didn't bother to see this film when it came out in the theaters. I heard it was good but male strippers weren't exactly my cup o' tea. However when I found it on the shelf at the public library recently I borrowed it and was really delighted!

Yes, it's about a group of unemployed Yorkshire steel workers who stage a strip show to make some needed cash. We already know that. What was so surprising to me was the very smart, sensitive, and totally hilarious way the film was made. The actors are really good and quickly draw us into their individual dilemmas. The film is heartwarming without being sappy. As another reviewer wrote, "Thank God Hollywood didn't make this movie!" It could have been a cheezy disaster but this is handled so deftly that it deserves all the great response it has received. I can't think of anyone who wouldn't love this movie!

I do recommend turning on the English subtitles for American audiences. The local slang is very amusing but you need to read it to understand it. January 23, 2008

Another good movie!

I just LOVE this film. It kept me laughing, and it was funny to watch these guys struggling to do this show, and in the end, they definitely delivered. Another good Robert Carlyle film, 5 stars, and the cast and music is definitely great. I would definitely say buy this, if British comedies are your thing! January 21, 2008

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