Not a British Big Chill
Added 9/25/2009
Yes, the premise is the same as the Big Chill, but the story, characters, and feel of the movies are completely different. They are not at all similar, and should not be compared and judged against one another. Peter and friends do not sit around thinking about how idealistic they once were, and now look at us--which was the theme of the Big Chill. I like and enjoy both movies.
So, Peter's Friends is about a group of old college friends who used to perform in a musical revue. They and some of their significant others gather at the stately home of Peter for a New Year's weekend. The host is Peter, a man who may be gay, or maybe he's bisexual, or is he asexual, or is he just not sure? Roger and Mary were both part of the college musical act. They have married and are successful jingle writers, but the death of one of their infant twins has put a strain on them and their marriage. Mary has turned into an over protective mother, obsessed with worry about the remaining twin. Maggie is a "plain Jane" who wants to avoid impending spinster-hood, so she sets her cap for Peter, who as I already stated, isn't sure if he's interested in sex with anybody. Sarah has had a long string of boyfriends because she only dates men who are married or involved with another woman. She brings along her latest married lover, an obnoxious jerk that the others all loathe at first sight. Andrew is a writer who has gone Hollywood, and isn't very satisfied by his successful career or his marriage to a fitness obsessed American actress.
There are some dramatic scemes, as well as some very funny scenes. I particularly like Rita Rudner's performance as the over the top glam actress who piles on layers of fake hair. One of the best lines is when she asks the uncooperative housekeeper "Have you never seen Upstairs, Downstairs?"
This is a movie you can watch over and over. I'd like to have most of these people as friends--except for Sarah and Brian.
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Peter's Friends
Added 9/15/2009
Absolutely wonderful. This is not available in Australia but it's one of our favourites. If you enjoyed The Big Chill, this has a similar spirit only an English version. Brilliant performances by Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry, just a delightful story of friendship and life in general.Expect to laugh, but keep the tissues handy too.
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What took you so long?
Added 2/8/2009
"Peter's Friends" is the British "Big Chill." And while it may be a stretch to see yourself among this ensemble of Brits gathering to celebrate New Year's Eve in a castle, you can relate to their dilemma; in a way, growing up sucks. But the warmth of their friendship, the obvious bond of the actors and a great script and stellar soundtrack will put this one on the top of your favorites list. And if you're just discovering Hugh Laurie ("House"), this shows you a completely different side of him.
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Peter's Friends - USA release
Added 1/20/2009
Great film, full of touching humour. I bought this USA version because I'd previously purchased the UK product and the quality was very poor. US version is indeed much sharper and does the movie justice.
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Peter's Friends
Added 11/12/2008
Peter's Friends is a wonderful movie. Touching, funny, and sweet. I could watch it over and over again. The cast is superb. Ugh, Hugh Laurie what can I say. Much better than the Big Chill (they are similiar in theme).
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Not a British Big Chill
Added 9/25/2009
Yes, the premise is the same as the Big Chill, but the story, characters, and feel of the movies are completely different. They are not at all similar, and should not be compared and judged against one another. Peter and friends do not sit around thinking about how idealistic they once were, and now look at us--which was the theme of the Big Chill. I like and enjoy both movies.
So, Peter's Friends is about a group of old college friends who used to perform in a musical revue. They and some of their significant others gather at the stately home of Peter for a New Year's weekend. The host is Peter, a man who may be gay, or maybe he's bisexual, or is he asexual, or is he just not sure? Roger and Mary were both part of the college musical act. They have married and are successful jingle writers, but the death of one of their infant twins has put a strain on them and their marriage. Mary has turned into an over protective mother, obsessed with worry about the remaining twin. Maggie is a "plain Jane" who wants to avoid impending spinster-hood, so she sets her cap for Peter, who as I already stated, isn't sure if he's interested in sex with anybody. Sarah has had a long string of boyfriends because she only dates men who are married or involved with another woman. She brings along her latest married lover, an obnoxious jerk that the others all loathe at first sight. Andrew is a writer who has gone Hollywood, and isn't very satisfied by his successful career or his marriage to a fitness obsessed American actress.
There are some dramatic scemes, as well as some very funny scenes. I particularly like Rita Rudner's performance as the over the top glam actress who piles on layers of fake hair. One of the best lines is when she asks the uncooperative housekeeper "Have you never seen Upstairs, Downstairs?"
This is a movie you can watch over and over. I'd like to have most of these people as friends--except for Sarah and Brian.
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Peter's Friends
Added 9/15/2009
Absolutely wonderful. This is not available in Australia but it's one of our favourites. If you enjoyed The Big Chill, this has a similar spirit only an English version. Brilliant performances by Hugh Laurie and Stephen Fry, just a delightful story of friendship and life in general.Expect to laugh, but keep the tissues handy too.
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What took you so long?
Added 2/8/2009
"Peter's Friends" is the British "Big Chill." And while it may be a stretch to see yourself among this ensemble of Brits gathering to celebrate New Year's Eve in a castle, you can relate to their dilemma; in a way, growing up sucks. But the warmth of their friendship, the obvious bond of the actors and a great script and stellar soundtrack will put this one on the top of your favorites list. And if you're just discovering Hugh Laurie ("House"), this shows you a completely different side of him.
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