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This is not a serious film, rather a parody. Every attribute of style over content is here

Formulaic but exuberant, packed with quirky humour and very difficult not to like.

It’s a film which some viewers will find exhausting to watch, hammering home its emotive points rather than letting us explore on our own. Within this, however, there are some surprisingly delicate performances.

Powell's charming enough, but seems fated to take roles where he'll be judged and found wanting against capital-S stars.

For all the postmodern presentation, every emotion here ultimately rings true, and there are enough great ideas, oddball characters, amiable performances and big laughs to ensure that this remains a cult favourite.

George Romero has stated that he loves this film. It's easy to see why.

Wright doesn't try to reinvent the documentary form, but draws on the Maels' energy, matching their playfulness and incorporating both stop-motion and a decoupage styles of animation into their back story.

While there are plenty of laughs, the film might be victim of a too-linear, too-literal and too-revealing trailer, and the impact of its funnier moments are dampened by familiarity.