Radio On [1979] | ![Radio On [1979]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51Mc5ynMUzL._SL160_.jpg)
enlarge | Director: Christopher Petit Actors: David Beames, Lisa Kreuzer, Sandy Ratcliff, Andrew Byatt, Sue Jones-davies Studio: Bfi Video Publishing Category: DVD
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Avg. Customer Rating: 2 reviews Sales Rank: 17791
Format: Black & White, Pal Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over Number Of Items: 1 Running Time: 100 Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5035673006894 ASIN: B0015YY7D6
Release Date: May 26, 2008 Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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Turn the radio 'back on' June 4, 2008 6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Ignore the previous review if you like serious film, 'Radio On' is a key British film of the 70's. A compelling look at Britain on the cusp of Thatcherism, and a rare document of the desolate state of the nation at that time. The performances are fine, and you can spot familiar faces galore from the cast (Sue the punk from Eastenders anyone?).
Add to that, one of the finest soundtracks you could wish to hear, post-punk classics from Bowie, Devo, Lydia Lunch, Kraftwerk and more contribute to the overall feeling of nostalgia. Treasure this rarity available on DVD for the first time, and don't be put off with the fact that Mr Gordon Sumner stars in it, he doesn't get enough screen time to do his cameo spoilers a la Quadrophenia.
Turn on, tune in and you won't drop off!
Don't bother - switch the radio off June 4, 2008 0 out of 9 found this review helpful
As road trip movies go, this is possibly one of the worst you could see. It's incredibly slow, lacking in realistic scenario's and containing characters with no appeal whatsoever. The best bit is the appearance of a young Sting playing the part of a garage attendant who just happens to have a guitar. Aside from that, there is nothing to commend it in a genre that has some terrific films. If you want a quality road trip movie, check out some of the more recent releases from Argentina (historia minimas, familia rodante), Mexico (y tu mama tambien) or even the USA (transamerica), just drive on past Radio on !
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