The Most Unromantic Man in the World (2006 Video) User Reviews (9)

"The most unimaginative movie in the world"

[psyde_step · 1/10 · 10 May 2007]

Truly Awful. Believe me, I enjoy the independent comedy as much as the next guy and really tried to give this one a fair shot, but seriously you want to give this one a miss and save yourself the hassle of watching "the most unimaginative movie in the world". For one, the title says it all. If they couldn't think up something a bit more interesting than that, the boy, this already speaks volumes about the content.

The characters are meaningless, the acting wooden. Especially from that guy dressed as a crocodile hunter. He needs to quit his day job. He probably has after this. The writers couldn't even think up names for the characters- The actors use their own names- Is this weird or what? Now if the writers couldn't even form a character, what does it say about this low low low budget production? This film sucks...the life out of you.

Beware. Do NOT go near it.

Totally not worth watching.

[mewmewmint-1 · 1/10 · 2 July 2006]

Don't waste your time with this one. It's not funny at all. It's very cheaply done. It's boring. It's stupid. I have watched cheap movies before and have found something interesting in them. This has nothing. The people in this movie REALLY get on my nerves. The main character David gave me enough of England's garbage talk to put me off of British movies for the next few years. They should really put warning labels on movies. "Warning: This movie contains annoying British people. This store is not responsible for any injuries suffered as a result of watching this movie." If I went to England and met people like this I would have snapped and started punching people out the first day. I am never going to England even though it is probable that people there aren't this irritating in real life. A country that makes movies this bad is a country that I don't want to be in. People might think that I am being too judgemental about this, but I can name quite a few crappy movies that came out of England, so it's not just based on this. Harry Potter, Dog Soldiers, the TV show Little Britain, Monty Python and many others. The only thing that came out of England that I liked is Red Dwarf, and that's it. Everything else that I've seen, I've hated.

Almost, but not quite there

[joanne__king · 7/10 · 26 August 2006]

A funny and sad mocumentary that doesn't quite achieve its potential. I think that the film would have been better if the approach were a little less scripted and a little less earnest, and some jokes grow tiresome with repetition. It is, however, still enjoyable on a lot of levels. The cast, most of whom are appearing in their first film, do very well.

The film isn't in a class with "Waiting for Guffman," "Best in Show" or "This is Spinal Tap," but lovers of the mocumentary genre will enjoy the film - if they can put up with the nudity, bad language and scurrilous humour.

Complete crap

[pasogames · 1/10 · 16 December 2010]

DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME with this.. this piece of crap.

The plot is horrendous. The acting dismal, however it looks like they had nothing to work with. Not funny at all. Definitely will not turn into a cult movie. Should never have been allowed to see the light of the DVD player. 1 is too high a vote for this waste of time. The first 6 reviews of this film should be ignored, they are completely fabricated.

If you enjoy watching an obnoxious a..hole treating his committed wife like crap, then go ahead an watch. Perhaps it will knock some sense into you. I truly hope no women puts up with an idiot like that, or at least has the sense to get out before he ruins their life.

WoW !!!

[Razta · 10/10 · 14 August 2006]

Thi is truly a hilarious, yet "terrifying" documentary. "Terrifying" in the way, that it shows how some people can end up living a totally, utterly emotionless life....how a person can end up in the gutter of emotionless.....how can somebody live with a person who shows no compassion and 0carring at all.

Well before i saw this movie, i thought that this couldn't be real, at least not this real...but then, after watching this i was hit by hard core reality....and it is true, you know, the saying : "..movies are inspired by real life, and not the other way around...".

I do recommend this movie for everyone, cause you can only learn from it, and it gives you an insight into a life where emotions practically do not exist....You'll get a kick out of this, but then again you'll feel compassion, and sorry for the person who suffers this cruel "joke".

Cause it is a joke, life's joke ! Go and watch it, this maybe one of 2006's best doc/movie...it is worth your time !!!

Cult Classic in Waiting!

[92_And_Still_Banging · 8/10 · 27 June 2006]

To my knowledge 'Unromantic' is the first of its kind. The first mocumentary style rom-com. And, oh my, it's not bad at all. Found it a little bit tough going to start with bit from ten minutes into it to the end I laughed non-stop. Yvonne Tamsley is a real find as Doreen and a real cutie too. Mis-cast you could say as 'Dave the slob's' wife. But then again this is not meant to resemble real-life closely.basically it's about this beast-of-a-man called Dave. A hairy back'd compulsively masturbating porn addict and an all-round slob. Who is literally incapable of any kind of romantic feeling (calls his wife 'mate'). The mocumentary follows him as he sabotages his marriage with the lovely Doreen. The film does not follow an original plot but nonetheless entertains from start to finish. And, it comes highly recommended by me!

Powerful story of a couple containing the most unromantic man

[ctspectator · 9/10 · 28 June 2006]

This movie is amazing! Hilarious, meaningful and heartbreaking at times! One of the best I have seen in 06. I know guys who act similar to David so it makes it hit a little closer to home. His friends are also hilarious and Dorines friends are animated and lively. If I was ever this ungrateful I would except to be left within the first or second argument. With only 81 running time it seems a little short but it is the perfect length for this flick. The soundtrack throughout the movie is amazing with each song setting the mood wonderfully for the next scene. I am amazed I stayed so glued to the screen. This could be a hard film to watch if you are a divorced or single, alcoholic male but the tone is so light and not to be taken seriously seeing how I hope no man could ever be like this. The ending is a force to be reckoned and is one of the best I have ever seen in a film. This will be watched multiple times.

This one hits a nerve

[lanesra68 · 9/10 · 13 August 2006]

It is always a strange experience when you see film makers really hitting home. Sad to say the film reminds me of many of my friends and even, dare I say it, me in some aspects.

Hopefully there are no others out there who share all of the same attributes but I am certain that all fellas will see a little bit of themselves somewhere in the lead character.

The film starts quite slowly and a bit confusingly but once it gets going it is a roller-coaster ride of humour and sadness. How many times can a man get another chance and then blow it all with one comment that didn't need to be made! The actors are brilliant and the low budget style fits in perfectly with the documentary storyline. If the producers had spent millions on fancy sets and effects then it just wouldn't have worked.

This is cringe-worthy viewing on a par with other great comedies such as 'The Office' where you are sitting there just begging the character to shut up! Not going to be everyone's cup of tea but if you like gritty British humour then this is just brilliant!

An unexpected laff riot!!!

[alipied · 9/10 · 30 June 2006]

this movie has got be one of the most twisted and unconventional Rom-Com's ever! I had no idea what to expect with this movie and was blown away by the satirical bombshell which the characters and the dialogue creates. The characters are some of the most memorable and there are too many parts to begin to choose one as my favourites. overall a nice slice of British comedy at its best. David Lumby will long be remembered as the archetypal British lout, and Doreen Lumby is excellent as his Mousey long suffering wife. The show stealing Chizzy as Doreens best friend,(see her impromptu Sex dance on learning Doreen has a date), is funny beyond all imagining. The movie centres around the Lumby's and their dysfunctional relationship on the premise of David being the most unromantic man in Britain, a role he revels in, and the journey the Documentary crew who come in to chronicle their lives take them on. A completely unexpected and wonderful movie with a dark blackly comic edge, a parody of parodies's of docu-soaps. Brilliant in a word.