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Wilbur (Wants to Kill Himself)

Actor(s): Jamie Sives, Adrian Rawlins, Shirley Henderson, Lisa McKinlay, Mads Mikkelsen
Director(s): Lone Scherfig
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Movie Details

MPAA Rating: R
Content Advisory: Adult Situations, Not For Children, Adult Humor, Profanity
Movie Release: 2002
DVD Release: 12/28/2004
Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
Audio Tracks: English
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 45 mins
Studio: Showtime Entertainment
Total Copies: 2
Genres: Comedy Drama, Black Comedy, Melodrama
See Also: Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself

DVD Synopsis

Danish filmmaker Lone Scherfig, the writer and director of the 12th Dogme 95 film, 2000's critically acclaimed Italian for Beginners, presents this comedy drama starring Jamie Sives and Adrian Rawlins as brothers Wilbur and Harbour. When their mother died early in their lives, it became up to Harbour to keep tabs on Wilbur, the younger and chronically depressed of the two siblings. Now in their thirties, their father has passed away, leaving them to take over the family's used book store. It is there that they encounter Alice (Shirley Henderson), a hospital janitor who sells the books that patients leave behind, and her young, optimistic daughter, Mary (Lisa McKinlay). Together, the four form a bond that changes each of their lives, with Harbour falling in love with Alice and Mary's sunny demeanor giving the suicidal Wilbur a reason to live. The first English-language effort from Scherfig, Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself was nominated for best film at Denmark's 2003 Bodil Awards. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

Actors

Jamie Sives - Wilbur
Adrian Rawlins - Harbour
Shirley Henderson - Alice
Lisa McKinlay - Mary
Mads Mikkelsen - Dr. Horst

Member Movie Reviews

Darwin H. (movienut) from BLOOMINGTON, MN wrote on 3/19/2008...

1 of 1 member(s) found this review helpful.

This is the story of two brothers. Wilbur, who hides a secret from his past and makes several attempts to commit suicide. And his brother Harbour who divides his time between runnning a quaint little used book store that is in financial trouble and trying to keep his brother Wilbur alive. It is set in Scotland though there are very few outdoor scenes.

If you are looking for wide outdoor shots of this beautiful country this is the wrong choice. If you are looking for a quirky little black comedy that will make you think and laugh at the same time then this is the right choice. Any movie that can simultaneously tackle three very serious issues without seeming forced and still end up making you feel good about life's possibilities by the end is I think quite an accomplished movie.

The characters are all interesting and you end up caring about what happens to them. The acting is strong across the board, especially the two brothers. The supporting cast was also good with even the young girl who plays Mary doing a very commendable job. The only down side was that the characters speak with a decided Scottish brogue and occasionally it was a "wee bit" difficult trying to understand them.

Overall though an excellent movie that I could easily watch again. Give it a chance and let me know what you think.

This has been a movienut *no spoilers* quick review.