Fisherman's Friends [Blu-ray]

A simple great film missed it on release

The film, a true story though clearly tailored for entertainment tells of how in 2010 a group of ten Cornish locals based in Port Isaac, Cornwall, are despite their reservations persuaded to record a demo album in the vain hope of getting a recording contract.On a reluctant trip to Cornwall for a stag-weekend, Danny (Daniel Mays) hears a group of locals performing for their friends and indeed tourists at the head of the beach at Port Isaac and was immediately taken with the music they were singing, so much so, he believed that the sound could be commercial despite the average age of the singers.He mentioned it to his boss who'd travelled with him and was told to try and sign them up, however, turns out that Danny was being wound-up by those that had travelled to Cornwall with him, they didn't see the band being of commercial appeal.However, Danny does and will do everything he can to get the Fisherman's Friends a deal.With romance in the air for Danny with band member Jim's (James Purefoy) daughter Alwyn (Tuppence Middleton)A delightful film with delightful settings that'll have you both singing-along and often laughing.A genuine feel-good movie....give it a spin.The group formed back in 1995, mainly with fishermen and lifeguards from the Port Isaac area, they were shot to national fame when music producer Rupert Cristie and DJ Johnny Walker came across them leading to a healthy contract to record albums for Universal Music 2010 (Did invest in the group's first couple myself))They sang folk favourites and of course sea shanties.i myself lived in Cornwall for 5 years (late 80's to early '90s) because of my work and was able to visit the charming Atlantic-Coast North Cornwall village several times.Back then you could park on the beach when the tide was out, not sure one can these days.(Of course, the TV series Doc Martin is filmed in Port Isaac)

Lovely film, funny & sad at times. Good all round entertainment. Love it

Because it was based on a true story it rang true even if the facts had been dramatised etc. We were unable to get to the cinema when it as released so we decided to purchase the DVD.The singing was good and the scenery in Cornwall spectacular as normal. Easy to watch and very enjoyable

Watch this film first

When I first saw this movie, I thought it was great. Then I found it was based on a true story. I have since heard the original group. Watch this and feel better

This is such a good film, a funny enjoyable film well acted. A true story with such humour. If you want a good laugh….. watch it. Well worth the money

I have been to Port Isaac many times but never heard the group This is such a British film A story about real people