Withnail And I
Director Bruce Robinson's twisty vision of alcohol/drug abuse set in London during the late 60's. Withnail is played delightfully by Richard E. Grant. Withnail is a degenerate, perfume drinking, out of work actor who rooms with Paul McGann, the " and I" in the title. They live together in an indescribably filthy flat in Camden Town. The bilious pair are broke, cold and unhappily sober and decide it is time for a road trip. They persuade Withnail's gay aristocratic Uncle Monty to lend them his house in the country. Hendrix wails in the background as our sybaritic anti-heroes head out of town in a seriously battered Jaguar. Life in the country leaves the budding thespians as cold and hungry as back home, but they do find the local pub to their liking. Uncle Monty turns up with food, drink and designs on "and I's " ass. In time, they head back to town, only to find their encrusted apartment has been inhabited by a pair of drug buddies. The party continues, unabated until "and I " gets a acting call back that sends Withnail into fits of jealousy. They part company in Regents Park zoo, where Withnail stays on to recite poetry to the wolves. Recommended by Nico who called it "the substance abuse flick of all time Much more than the life and times of an effete boho in 60's " Thanks Nico, and Anthony Adler for their recommendation.
1988 Handmade Films 104 minute Unrated
Even with glove, you'd have to think twice before putting your hands in this sink
With friends like this, who needs drugs.
A little nip of perfume as an eye opener
Dinner at Chez Withnail is an unforgettable culinary treat
