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Product Description The mysterious Michael Rimmer (Peter Cook) appears at a small advertising agency and soon takes over from the hapless employees, including the bumbling Pumer (John Cleese,) skiving boss Ferrett (arthur Lowe, Dad's Army) and sexy secretary Tanya (valerie Leon, Carry On). Rimmer rises through the ranks of the agency, creating saucy marketing campaigns for graham Chapman, before turning the firm into a successful polling compnay and moving into politics. With chicanery, manipulation, and relentless opinion polls, the Machiavellian Rimmer becomes MP for Budleigh Moor and acquires a trophy wife before rapidly working his way up, with charismatic deception, to even greater heights. Review The timing could hardly be better. In the week that Tony Blair steps down, after 10 years in 10 Downing Street, the film that foresaw his PR-friendly style of government is finally released on DVD. The story of a slick and soulless spin doctor who becomes the people's prime minister, The Rise and Rise of Michael Rimmer is a cinematic rarity - an intelligent and though-provoking satire. --William Cook, The Guardian GuideThis post-Bedazzled vehicle for Peter Cook, written by Cleese and Chapman, satirises politics by showing an opinion pollster's (Cook) unscrupulous rise to Prime Minister. Modelled on David Frost (who, unaware of that, produced the film), Rimmer's soullessness may presciently glimpse the Mandelsons to come. The fun lies in spotting the character actors whom Rimmer chews up along the way. --Uncut MagazineScripted by and starring John Cleese, Graham Chapman and Peter Cook, Rimmer is wittier and subtler than its 60s counterparts and stands up frighteningly well 37 years later. --Word Magazine
C**E
Refreshing
I don't normally watch British films on t.v simply because I have no film channel on t.v(hardly watching t.v 3 times a week..)and usually buying them. but, on a rare occasion i saw The Rise And Rise of Michael Rimmer on MGM at friend's house. Hilarious! It's a prefessional acting yet they talk about the same thing they're referring to nowadays. The politicians are the same breed now as in the 60's. But after I investigate a little on Peter Cook I saw he made other great films. Right now as I watch the film I can't get enough of the British humour im so fond of. Direct insults and no drawbacks on other characters which brings a lot of 'pepper' into a real humour. A must see film!
I**L
Dated, but pertinent in 2019
Rather dated now, and a little slow to get going, several facets of the film are pertinent in today’s politics and there are lessons to be learned from the comedy on show here. An impressive cast with many recognisable faces, once you get over the sexism, racism and misogynist aspects it is an enjoyable and thought-provoking comedy.
A**N
Love this movie
Love this movie. Great story of Michael Rimmer's rise to power. Played splendidly by Peter Cook. This is a politician's handbook on how to win friends and influence people. its a comedy but you get an uncomfortable feeling its not completely untrue.
K**0
A Forgotten Gem
A forgotten gem of a film. This may look a bit dated and does have some shots which are non-PC these days but this satire on the advertising/PR industry does have some funny moments. It also has a great British cast and captures the time it was filmed well.
J**N
There is one very good joke in this entire film.
The joke is that Peter Cook as the Prime Minister deliveres the ultimate in democracy and EVEY issue is put to a referendum. Eventually the public become fed up with this and are give the vote to vote their selves out of power......and that's the one decent joke that takes an entire film to deliver. Very disappointing !
N**E
Watch it
Peter Cook, what more do you need to know. Imperfect film but still superb stuff from the undisputed master of satire.
A**N
if you like peter cook or Arthur Lowe buy it
top film and uncut, only shown once on bbc and that was cut. if you like peter cook or Arthur Lowe buy it!!
T**J
Peter Cook as the mysterious Michael Rimmer becomes the President of the United Kingdom!
A brilliant comedy about a man who comes from no where and becomes the President of the United Kingdom! Peter Cook stars in the role of Michael Rimmer and the film is populated by a host of British character actors and comedians. The film was originally released in th1960s. A hilarious look at market surveys and the in fighting in politics and Michael's rise to power. Very, very good and a good laugh. See how many stars you can spot.
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