Forget for a second that Gregory's Girl was made on about the same budget as Manos: The Hands of Fate (that is to say about 5 quid, a packet of gum, and a paperclip). It's a sweet, simple story about a teenager's first love, and all of its little bumps and quirks are what make it so delightfully charming. The use of less experienced actors actually works in the film's favor, giving it a sense of awkwardness that matches perfectly with the subject matter and is endearingly realistic. After all, what's more awkward than a hopelessly besotted teenager? If you do watch this movie, however, a quick word of warning. Make sure you have the version that's got the original Glaswegian accents, rather than the dubbed version, featuring more gentle accents that some might consider easier to digest. It's just not the same with those thick accents.
Audrey Fox is an ex-film student, which means that she prefers to spend her days in the dark, watching movies and pondering the director's use of diegetic sound. She currently works as an entertainment writer, joyfully rambling about all things film and television related. Add her on Twitter at @audonamission and check out her film blog at 1001moviesandbeyond.com.
Forget for a second that Gregory's Girl was made on about the same budget as Manos: The Hands of Fate (that is to say about 5 quid, a packet of gum, and a paperclip). It's a sweet, simple story about a teenager's first love, and all of its little bumps and quirks are what make it so delightfully charming. The use of less experienced actors actually works in the film's favor, giving it a sense of awkwardness that matches perfectly with the subject matter and is endearingly realistic. After all, what's more awkward than a hopelessly besotted teenager? If you do watch this movie, however, a quick word of warning. Make sure you have the version that's got the original Glaswegian accents, rather than the dubbed version, featuring more gentle accents that some might consider easier to digest. It's just not the same with those thick accents.