Cemetery Junction

Not much of a title is it really? I'm all for avoiding the judging of books by their covers but I can't help but think it was at least partially accountable for the sluggish business this did at the cinema.

That's pretty much the biggest negative that this oxymoron can come up for the film though. Really enjoyed it. Not least because it's gloriously English. Gervais and Merchant again create a bunch of characters that feel completely honest and believable. They really are clever sods. Subtle, poignant and affecting scenes seem to be their speciality.

They get the best out of their cast too. Fiennes and Goode make excellent gits and the main three fellas (all newcomers) are each very good. Definitely got the rock and roll star vibe from the grinny, chinny one.

It's another film that clocks off at the 90 minute mark too which is great. Does everything you want and expect it to do and sends you off with a warm glow in your red pumpy thing. And I don't mean the bodypart that would be affected by a big-titted vampire (see the film before you judge me).

Amusing to spot the round-headed buffoon Karl Pilkington in a blink or you'll miss him cameo too.