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Tempting though it might be to think, this is not a mockumentary. Brand is serious.

While much of the comedy might have garnered a few laughs as part of a Two Ronnies' skit back in the Seventies, here it feels dated, predictable and bland.

Too clever and cynical for its own good.

While the concept is a quirky, eccentric delight, the film itself rarely feels like anything other than a run-of-the-mill animation of (ahem) garden variety standard.

If the plot is poor, the direction takes dull to new levels of blandness.

Jackboots On Whitehall isn't afraid of stomping on a few tender sensibilities and its smut level is set to 'stun'.

As Jojo, Davis delivers one of the finest performances of the year.

The film overdoses on violence. There is no escape from it.

A tighter focus on the misery that drives people may have made this a more indispensable glance at the industry, but for anyone with a love of comedy, it’s sure to harbour a few gems.

Laughing at morons and drunk people and social incompetents feels embarrassing and uncomfortable