Bill

Name: Bill
Genre: Family
Released: April 14, 2016
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 60

2016

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| Release Date: April 14, 2016 | Not Rated

Summary: What really happened during Shakespeare's 'Lost Years'? Hopeless lute player Bill Shakespeare leaves his home to follow his dream. It’s a tale of murderous kings, spies, lost loves, and a plot to blow up Queen Elizabeth!

Director: Richard Bracewell

Genre(s): Family

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 94 min

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The Guardian Peter Bradshaw

Apr 14, 2016

This feature is a very funny, if derivative panto-ish romp about the early life of Shakespeare. Read full review

The Telegraph Robbie Collin

Apr 14, 2016

The tone is almost identical to the Horrible Histories television series, albeit very slightly fruitier, with jokes that should play just as well to intelligent children and immature adults. Read full review

Empire Kim Newman

Apr 14, 2016

Nothing is taken seriously, and there’s a nice mix of old groaner jokes delivered with a visible wince and genuine, sneakily erudite wit. Read full review

Katie Walsh

Apr 14, 2016

There are a few chuckles to be found in Bill, but this is decidedly more "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" than "Monty Python and the Holy Grail." Read full review

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DanBurrito

Apr 15, 2016

The comic minds behind "Horrible Histories" have made the jump to the big screen, and the result is a delightfully wacky comedy with Monty Pythonesque humour and surprising charm. The jokes keep on coming, and while a couple of them fall a bit flat, the majority of them produce big laughs.The comic minds behind "Horrible Histories" have made the jump to the big screen, and the result is a delightfully wacky comedy with Monty Pythonesque humour and surprising charm. The jokes keep on coming, and while a couple of them fall a bit flat, the majority of them produce big laughs. The cast were great, particularly Simon Farmaby and Matthew Baynton. Damien Llewis' cameo was also pretty funny. Just so you know, there are more innuendos than in "Horrible Histories" (including one brief reference to prostitution) but most of them will go over kids' heads. In short, "Bill" is a very enjoyable comedy recommended for fans of British comedy. I hope this team of comedians make more films in the future. 8/10.… Expand

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