August 23, 2004
Pictures From Danny Boyle's Millions
Danny Boyle is a strangely compelling director. His good films - Shallow Grave, Trainspotting, 28 Days Later - are simply incredible, and when his films fail - A Life Less Ordinary - they fail in truly spectacular fashion. So when I heard his newest film - Millions - being described as a children's film it caught my attention. "Boyle" and "children's film" are just two things I don't expect to hear in the same sentence. But when you hear the basic plot - two kids find millions of pounds from a bank robbery but have just days to spend it before England converts to the Euro - it all starts to make sense again. Yeah, I'm a fan and this is definitely a film I'm looking foward to seeing so I was pretty happy to see these screen images over on The Hollywood News. If someone over that side of the pond has had the good fortune to see this, drop us a note and let us know what you thought.
And in a somewhat, but not really, connected Danny Boyle rant, why on earth isn't Hamish Macbeth available on DVD anywhere in the world!?! Come on people! Frequently written and directed by Boyle - who appears on screen as a corpse in one episode - and starring the fantastic Robert Carlyle, Hamish has built a large cult following through constant play on public television throughout North America. Yes, yes, you can't include the West Side Story episode due to rights issues but that doesn't mean you can't give us the rest of the show. Seriously, do it right and this thing would sell itself.
Posted by John Campea at August 23, 2004 11:50 AM
Comments
Posted by: Tom Whitaker at August 24, 2004 11:45 AM
That caught me off guard too, I thought maybe you were going to call The Beach a failure, which is debatable. But A Life Less Ordinary? That movie was awesome!
Posted by: indieb0i at August 24, 2004 02:25 PM
Hey, I'm not saying Life Less Ordinary isn't entertaining but that is one hugely self indulgent mess of a film, and very nearly incoherent to boot.
Posted by: Bubba at August 24, 2004 08:31 PM
haha, have to add to the voices saying A Life Less Ordinary was a good film!
Posted by: Luke at August 25, 2004 09:59 AM
I also loved A Life Less Ordinary. Trainspotting is still his best but Life, in my mind is a close second. I wish the Beach was better. The book is INcredible and the movie depicts a few of the books scenes well and I was actually very impressed with DiCaprio but on the whole it was a big letdown. Hated 28 days later. Hated the DV choice. Hated its unoriginality. Hated the hype. My least favorite Boyle. Also one of my least fave zombie movies ever. Millions sounds okay.
so...yeah. Thats what i think.
Posted by: George at August 26, 2004 07:13 AM
THE NEW FILM BY DANNY BOYLE!
"Millions"
It is a wonderfull film, with the original Danny Boyle touch to it. It has the special effects, colors, and weird moments, that compare it to any of his films.
But Like all his movies this movie, is character based. Great detail to tell the emotions that these boys go through. He porpously leaves the plot simple and understandable, to let us focus on the changes and emotions that the kids experiece throughout the film.
I would recommend the film to all Danny Boyle's fans and for those of you who haven't seen his films, This is a winner to start with!
Posted by: DEACON at August 26, 2004 03:16 PM
omfg u hated 28 days later i think this could be one of my top 100 films of all time i mean the zombie run!
Much scarier then any other crawling zombie movie where we could all just jog passed them.
No had to write this luke u r compltely F***ed
I mean what about shallow grave as well no mention come
on sort it out
Posted by: simon at September 14, 2004 06:15 AM
I have been waiting for millions to come out due to the fact my niece is in some of the scenes. Some of the kids from her school was picked out to star in some of the scenes. She had to wear her winter coat running around in the playground in the blistering heat as the filming was made during the summer months. Lucky for them they had first aid in case any 1 felt ill during the filming.
Posted by: Andy at September 25, 2004 07:17 PM
Im goin to see millions on thursday in the westend with my film studies group and will av the oppitunity to talk to danny boyle after the preview! im really excited and will gove u a personal view after i have seen the film!
Posted by: danny at October 5, 2004 09:21 AM
we are in this film and loving it!
We have been looking forward to this movie since august 2003 when we went to the sand dunes in Liverpool and filmed for one exciting day in the blazing sun. We would love to do extra work again Mr Boyle...
look out for us in the final scenes!!!
Much love all the way from Mosside, Manchester xxx
Posted by: Bimma, Della and Diamond D at October 7, 2004 04:32 PM
Water! Water!
were famous!
We know our movie Millions is released dec, 1st 2004, But whats the official date for the previews??
Posted by: Trisha Levien, Blossome Daley, Mark Chikafa at October 7, 2004 04:51 PM
Driving round Manchester dressed as Santa Claus in May was the most fun. Looking forward to seeing myself (and my car) on the big screen very soon. It will give my nephew and niece a laugh anyway! Next film in the Bahamas please Mr Boyle, Manchester was a bit wet and cold!
Posted by: George Green at November 17, 2004 03:58 PM
hi yes i am an extra in this film spent 4 days i various locations in manchester and liverpool
Posted by: bob at December 1, 2004 01:17 PM
i think millions was a really good film, it was funny and had alot of mixed emotions and feelings in it. i went to see it with my media class in skool and thought it was brilliant.
Posted by: chelsea at December 2, 2004 04:29 AM
im also in the film as one of the guys in toon army shirts running out of a van and into a newcastle home match crowd .when is this film going on general reliese
Posted by: shrek at February 1, 2005 05:54 AM
Are you sure Danny Boyle wrote and directed part of Hamish Macbeth? I can't find it in his filmography and/or credits anywhere, although in IMDB there was another Daniel Boyle listed as writer and occasional actor.
Posted by: majw1 at March 1, 2005 04:49 PM
superb movie
Posted by: koop at July 23, 2005 03:50 PM
Aww. I really like A Life Less Ordinary, and I know I'm not alone :(