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Peter's Friends

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Peter's Friends (1992)

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Reviews Counted:25

Fresh:19

Rotten:6

Average Rating:6.3/10

Runtime: 1 hr 42 mins

Genre: Comedies

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: After his father's death, the grieving Peter (Stephen Fry) invites a group of college friends, who have been separated for 10 years, to a New Year's Eve reunion at his English countryside estate.... After his father's death, the grieving Peter (Stephen Fry) invites a group of college friends, who have been separated for 10 years, to a New Year's Eve reunion at his English countryside estate. In scenes by turns funny and sad, they talk over old times, reassess their life choices, and finally come together to help each other through an unexpected crisis. Kenneth Branagh's ensemble comedy is punctuated by a classic rock soundtrack that recalls the chums' university days. A witty, heartwarming film, PETER'S FRIENDS includes fine performances by Branagh, Emma Thompson, Hugh Laurie, Imelda Staunton, and Rita Rudner. [More]

Starring: Emma Thompson, Kenneth Branagh, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie

Starring: Emma Thompson, Kenneth Branagh, Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Imelda Staunton, Rita Rudner, Alphonsia Emmanuel, Tony Slattery

Director: Kenneth Branagh

Director: Kenneth Branagh

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03/26/09
Todd McCarthy
Todd McCarthy
Variety
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stephen fry is a great actor, and should act more

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07/05/08
Stefan Birgir Stefansson
Stefan Birgir Stefansson
sbs.is

...a surprisingly entertaining little flick that benefits substantially from the almost uniformly stellar performances...

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02/10/08
David Nusair
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02/09/06
Derek Adams
Derek Adams
Time Out

A terrific ensemble, breath of fresh air for Branagh

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01/24/06
Clint Morris
Clint Morris
Moviehole

No review available.

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08/08/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
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No review available.

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04/27/05
Lori Hoffman
Lori Hoffman
Atlantic City Weekly

Great British comedy.

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04/15/05
Michael A. Smith
Michael A. Smith
Nolan's Pop Culture Review

lively and hilarious

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04/05/05
Rich Cline
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall

Surprisingly charming comedy.

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08/19/04
Widgett Walls
Widgett Walls
Needcoffee.com

Brilliant cast, above-average wit

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06/08/04
Sarah Chauncey
Sarah Chauncey
Reel.com

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12/29/03
Michelle Alexandria
Michelle Alexandria
Eclipse Magazine

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11/07/03
Carol Cling
Carol Cling
Las Vegas Review-Journal

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07/02/03
Walter Chaw
Walter Chaw
Film Freak Central
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05/20/03
Janet Maslin
Janet Maslin
New York Times
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Why does this genre endure, and why does it attract actors of the caliber of Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, and Emma Thompson?

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03/19/03
Nick Davis
Nick Davis
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Some witty humor and amusing characters, but suffocates from the weight of its own pretentiousness.

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03/19/03
Brian Mckay
Brian Mckay
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01/13/03
Robin Clifford
Robin Clifford
Reeling Reviews

Good, but not great ensemble piece.

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01/09/03
Ken Hanke
Ken Hanke
Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
 
 
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