A Cock And Bull Story DVD

Because everyone loves an accurate period piece!

Director Michael Winterbottom is out to film the unfilmable novel: an adaptation of Laurence Sterne's sprawling 18th Century masterpiece of digression The Life And Opinions Of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman. What begins as a seemingly straightforward attempt to recreate the frenetic novel - starring Steve Coogan as the title figure and Rob Brydon as his Uncle Toby - quickly derails into a behind-the-scenes document of the film's actual production. Working triple time (for he also plays Tristram's father), Coogan is hilarious as the insecure "Steve Coogan", a shallow actor who is more interested in his cute assistant (Naomie Harris) than the mother of his newborn child (the always delightful Kelly Macdonald). Meanwhile, "Rob Brydon" is trying desperately to convince "Steve Coogan" that his role is a co-lead, not merely a supporting one. As the production threatens to spin out of control, the filmmakers hire Gillian Anderson (playing herself, of course) to fill a much-needed role....

Coming off like a madcap collision of Barry Lyndon and 24 Hour Party People, this is a hilarious and surprisingly tender ode to fatherhood and moviemaking in general.

 
Audio commentary with stars Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon, deleted and extended scenes, interview with Steve Coogan hosted by Tony Wilson, behind the scenes footage, footage from the premiere, original theatrical trailer

Steve Coogan, Rob Brydon, Raymond Waring, Dylan Moran, Keeley Hawes, Gillian Anderson, Kelly Macdonald, Jeremy Northam, James Fleet, Ian Hart, David Walliams, Benedict Wong, Stephen Fry, Ronni Ancona, Mark Hadfield, Naomie Harris, Jack Shepherd, Mark Williams, Greg Wise

  Michael Winterbottom

  91 mins

  2005



  None specified

  English

  1

  2 - will only play on UK / European DVD player or multi region player

  Usually despatched within 5 working days

£16.97