Everybody's Talking About Jamie

Name: Everybody's Talking About Jamie
Genre: Biography, Drama, Comedy, Musical
Released: September 10, 2021
Duration: 115 min
Rating: 62
Cast: Adeel Akhtar, Charlotte Salt, John McCrea, Kacie Doocey, Lauren Patel

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Amazon Prime Video | Release Date: September 10, 2021 | PG-13

Starring: Adeel Akhtar, Charlotte Salt, John McCrea, Kacie Doocey, Lauren Patel, Layton Williams, Max Harwood, Ralph Ineson, Ramzan Miah, Richard E. Grant, Ruth Horrocks, Samuel Bottomley, Sarah Lancashire, Shameem Ahmad, Sharon Horgan, Shobna Gulati, Tina Louise Owens, Zane Alsaroori

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Available on Amazon Prime September 17, 2021.

Summary: Jamie New (Max Harwood) is a teenager from Sheffield who dreams of life on stage. While his classmates plan their livelihoods after they leave school, Jamie contemplates revealing his secret career ambition to become a fierce and proud drag queen. His best friend Pritti (Lauren Patel) and his loving mum (Sarah Lancashire) shower him withJamie New (Max Harwood) is a teenager from Sheffield who dreams of life on stage. While his classmates plan their livelihoods after they leave school, Jamie contemplates revealing his secret career ambition to become a fierce and proud drag queen. His best friend Pritti (Lauren Patel) and his loving mum (Sarah Lancashire) shower him with endless support, while local drag legend Miss Loco Chanelle (Richard E. Grant) mentors him toward his debut stage performance. But Jamie also has to contend with an unsupportive father (Ral[h Ineson), an uninspired careers advisor (Sharon Horgan), and some ignorant school kids who attempt to rain on his sensational parade. In rousing and colourful musical numbers, Jamie and his community inspire one another to overcome prejudice, be more accepting, and to step out of the darkness into the spotlight.… Expand

Director: Dan Gillespie Sells and Jonathan Butterell and Tom MacRae

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, Comedy, Musical

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 115 min

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The Playlist Kyle Turner

Sep 5, 2021

Harwood’s portrayal of Jamie is not as an already birthed star crashing down to earth, but a sweet, excited, restless 16 year old, testing the limits of his aspirations in a space that can’t possibly accommodate them. Read full review

Carlos Aguilar

Aug 14, 2021

True to formula, the neatly wrapped ending is telegraphed from continents away. But even under those rules, Harwood’s already rarefied quality and Butterell’s adept choices in his film directorial debut — his familiarity with material yields a positive transfiguration from stage to screen — color Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, a high-heeled and glossy romp that’s radical in its loving optimism. Read full review

Tara Brady

Sep 17, 2021

Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, for all its razzle-dazzle, never loses sight of its northern working-class roots. Read full review

Jake Coyle

Sep 15, 2021

What’s most disappointing about the film, considering its origins, is just how distant anything like real life feels. From the first moment Jamie slides on a pair of ruby red stiletto pumps, there’s not any doubt things are going to work out for him. Read full review

Johnny Oleksinski

Sep 16, 2021

The undeniably sweet film, based on the wonderful West End musical, fixes some of the (much better) show’s flaws, but loses its humor and energy while it wallows in sadness. Read full review

Wendy Ide

Sep 23, 2021

Much of the film’s appeal comes from its star, newcomer Max Harwood, who, despite a chiffon-wisp of a singing voice claims every frame with his knife-sharp cheekbones and charisma to match. Read full review

James Scott

Sep 9, 2021

Even in the budget-laden slickness of this Amazon production, I can’t lose myself in a fantasy that these issues can be solved by a mere costume change, a pep talk, or a snappy comeback. Read full review

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katezoe

Sep 18, 2021

Beyond expectation! It is a joy to watch this magical musical. Great dance numbers, staging, and a wonderful cast. The story is more than one could wish for.

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RobertSSchumann

Sep 18, 2021

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS FILM.
Summary: Like the Song, this film is a "Work of Art"
Director Jonathan Butterell has done a flawless job transferring the West End stage musical to the big screen. While the film stays very true to the stage version, enhancements in fleshing out characters,I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS FILM.
Summary: Like the Song, this film is a "Work of Art"

Director Jonathan Butterell has done a flawless job transferring the West End stage musical to the big screen. While the film stays very true to the stage version, enhancements in fleshing out characters, relationships, addition of songs (Hugo's "This Was Me") enhance the story.

Casting is spot on, with very strong performances from newcomer Max Harwood (perfect age appropriate casting; shame on the upcoming film "Dear Evan Hansen"--the trailers make me cringe). Lauren Patel (Pritti Pasha), Sarah Lancashire (Margaret New), Shobna Gulati (Ray), Richard E. Grant (Hugo) and Sharon Hogan (Miss Hedge) deliver very strong performances.

The West Ends stage show is incredible, but the film absolutely is brilliant. Why the West End stage show hasn't yet transferred to Broadway is a mystery to me. A US premiere of the stage musical is slated for Los Angeles in January 2022, and I hope that it makes its way to Broadway.… Expand

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ibuddy66

Sep 16, 2021

This has got to be one of the best musical films I have seen in quite some time. The speed was great throughout, it blended the scenes perfectly, and really told a powerful story with a fantastic, believeable cast. The cast was without a doubt a huge strong point. All the actors did aThis has got to be one of the best musical films I have seen in quite some time. The speed was great throughout, it blended the scenes perfectly, and really told a powerful story with a fantastic, believeable cast. The cast was without a doubt a huge strong point. All the actors did a wonderful job and did a great job at portraying their roles. The music was done so well and I've been singing the songs all day since I saw it. I wish it had a longer Theatrical run because I was lucky enough to see it in a theater and the music should be heard through a theater to be truly appreciated and received correctly. Sad to see it's not having the film release it deserves in theaters.… Expand

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alejandro970

Oct 15, 2021

Under the shadow of films - also British - such as The Full Monty and Billy Elliot, and inspired by a true story, it follows and well the outline of the character who pursues a dream, embraces it and makes it come true. The main character is as warm as well magnetic. The songs are catchy andUnder the shadow of films - also British - such as The Full Monty and Billy Elliot, and inspired by a true story, it follows and well the outline of the character who pursues a dream, embraces it and makes it come true. The main character is as warm as well magnetic. The songs are catchy and in the end the story leaves a pleasant taste in the mouth.… Expand

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ryanoliveira3

Sep 29, 2021

The life-affirming musical, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, breathes new life into the musical movie genre in bright, beautiful, and prideful ways.

Based on the West End musical, and inspired by a true story, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is a coming-of-age story about a 16-year-old highThe life-affirming musical, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, breathes new life into the musical movie genre in bright, beautiful, and prideful ways.

Based on the West End musical, and inspired by a true story, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie is a coming-of-age story about a 16-year-old high school student, Jamie New, who dreams of getting out of his small-minded town and becoming a well-known drag queen. With the help of his supportive mother, close friends, and mentor, Jamie learns what it means to be your authentic self. The film stars newcomer Max Harwood who portrays the titular Jamie with all the flair, flamboyancy, and depth needed to fill the shoes of Jamie Campbell, the real-life inspiration of the film. Richard E. Grant’s fabulous portrayal of an aging drag queen who mentors Jamie is also a standout. Grant also performs a beautiful song that not only provides historical context but also pays tribute to LGBTQ activists and those who died during the AIDS epidemic.

Fans of the stage musical and concept album (like me) will delight at the way director Jonathan Butterell expertly reimagines the show for the screen. Butterell grounds the film with beautifully colorful production elements, interesting aspect ratios, and musical sequences. Musical theatre tropes muddle the film, but the talented cast brings it together and creates something truly special by the end.

While on the surface this film seems predictable and cheesy, its depth is actually surprising. But it is Jamie’s message of self-love, hope, and pride that is what everybody who has ever felt “othered” will be talking about.… Expand

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DawdlingPoet

Jan 15, 2022

This is a feelgood LGBTQ+ coming of age film, with some very catchy musical numbers (its very much a musical, as far as the film genre or style goes) and a good cast including Sarah Lancashire, Richard E. Grant, Shobna Gulati and Ralph Ineson. Of course it has some serious themes aboutThis is a feelgood LGBTQ+ coming of age film, with some very catchy musical numbers (its very much a musical, as far as the film genre or style goes) and a good cast including Sarah Lancashire, Richard E. Grant, Shobna Gulati and Ralph Ineson. Of course it has some serious themes about tolerance and acceptance but it also has some amusing moments as well. It is fairly cheesy and features some cliches but all in all its a fun film I enjoyed, so I'd recommend it to others.… Expand

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paltareina

Nov 5, 2021

unfortunately a disappointment. I had high expectations, both for the story and the cast, but it didn't work out for me.

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