Grimsby

"Behind every hero is an embarrassing sibling."

2016 1h 23m EN

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6.0

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★6.0TMDB · 2,613

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Synopsis

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Wrongfully accused and on the run, a top MI6 assassin joins forces with his long-lost, football hooligan brother to save the world from a sinister plot.

“Behind every hero is an embarrassing sibling.”

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Cast

Sacha Baron Cohen
Kyle 'Nobby' Butcher
Mark Strong
Agent Sebastian Graves
Isla Fisher
Jodie Figgis
Penélope Cruz
Rhonda George
Rebel Wilson
Dawn Grobham
Gabourey Sidibe
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Annabelle Wallis
Marianne
Nick Sampson
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Louis Leterrier
Writers: Sacha Baron Cohen, Phil Johnston, Peter Baynham
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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RUNTIME

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83 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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MONEY

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Earned back only 80% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 10 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Louis Leterrier, shot by Oliver Wood. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by David Buckley. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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7 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Jonathan Amos shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Sacha Baron Cohen and Mark Strong and Isla Fisher carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Louis Leterrier directs. Oliver Wood behind the camera. David Buckley scores. Jonathan Amos cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in United Kingdom, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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183 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Earned back only 80% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
3Released 10 years ago.
4International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, United States of America.
5Directed by Louis Leterrier, shot by Oliver Wood. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by David Buckley. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Jonathan Amos shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Sacha Baron Cohen and Mark Strong and Isla Fisher carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "Behind every hero is an embarrassing sibling.".
10IMDB entry: tt3381008 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
11Classified under 8 themes, including "sibling relationship", "gun", "spy", "vulgar".

The technical file

Cinematography: Oliver Wood
Original score: David Buckley
Editing: Jonathan Amos
Production design: Kave Quinn
Costume design: Paco Delgado
Makeup / hair: Chris Lyons
Sound: Deb Adair
Stunt coordinator: Adam Kirley
Runtime: 83 min · 1h 23m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Budget: $35,000,000
Box office: $28,000,000
Return: 80% of budget
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Grimsby (2016)

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Reno2016-08-18
★ 7/10
These brothers joining hands mean the world is in trouble. I thought it might be a spin off to 'The Man from UNCLE', but it wasn't. From the action-thriller director known for 'Transporter' films and this is his first comedy, yet it has some great stunts. It is about the two brothers who meets after a lot time separation. Now they're two opposite kinds, professionally and socially. So coming together means trouble is inevitable wherever they go in the world. Against all the odds how they accomplish their task that forced them to do it is the rest of the film. If you like Sacha's trademark comedies, you might like it as well. Like always his part was excellent in this, especially jokes were very hilarious. Though the story was weak, but the rest of the film was not bad. The overall film leaned on its comedies and that's how the narration somewhat successfully carried out till the end. An enjoyable film, but you might hesitate to rate higher, because this is not the best film of the year, definitely not for me, I've seen a lot better ones. Besides, Mark Strong was amazing. He was always been a co-star, but here he's equal to Sacha and he did some good stunts as well. I think the film is passable, because it is one of the recent decent comedy. I can suggest it for those who're seeking some laughs. It might won't bring the loud ones, but surely will raise your cheeks. The film is for adults for the R rated jokes, there are some unexpected scenes that I was surprised for them. I enjoyed it and I'm sure I won't remember it for very long, that kind of film it is. 6.5/10
Gimly2016-09-24
★ 4/10
There are some (emphasis on 'some') good moments in Grimsby. I sniggered twice (and would have a third time if that moment hadn't already been in the trailer) and there are a couple of surprisingly solid action sequences, primarily the ones with Mark Strong helming them. That said, I still didn't like the movie. It's oft lazy and the quote unquote "humour" is almost entirely of the gross-out variety. It's like "HEY LOOK A DICK! HEY LOOK SOME POOP! FUCK YOU GIVE US YOUR MONEY!". Must admit, I've never seen a "football hooligan/espionage/action-thriller/adult-comedy/family drama" before though. Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to me, but a poor finished product.
furious_iz2019-09-26
★ 4/10
Some of it was kinda funny, but mostly the gross-out humour was plastered on with a trowel. There didn't need to be that much time spent inside an elephant. Also what's with all the super dated music cues? Meh