What precisely was hidden in the sink? It’s probably better left unknown as we are introduced to the alcoholic "Withnail" (Richard E. Grant) and his slightly more presentable friend who serves as “Marwood/I.” They are two actors between engagements, completely broke. A trip to visit his uncle "Monty" (Richard Griffiths) provides them with some good wine and a key to his secluded country cottage, where they decide to …

It’s a decent film, but its enjoyment is considerably lessened by the frequent depiction of alcohol, drug, and tobacco use, alongside a noticeably weak narrative script. I must admit I had higher hopes for this movie. Many consider it one of the finest British comedies ever made, and there's no denying that the dialogue and situations are genuinely funny; it’s easy to laugh at the absurd conversations and circums…

This movie manages to be lovely, somber, and amusing all at once. It shifts between understated moments and more overt ones. The story provokes serious thought, enhanced by impressive landscapes and a pervasive sense of muted color. There's a cynical wit present alongside characters and situations that feel genuine and are brought to life through strong performances. I consider it the very best film about friendship,…

I picked this up on DVD for two pounds at a secondhand stall a couple of years back, and then upgraded to the blu-ray version when it was three quid in HMV recently. Still, I hadn’t actually watched it until now. I bought it (twice), really because people made such a big deal out of how great it supposedly was—according to Wikipedia, Total Film readers named it the third best comedy ever in 2000 and the 13th greatest…