[Film] The Bromley Boys - Sky Premiere

The Clamp said:

Enjoyed it on Now TV.
One thing though, why does Alan Davies narrate?

Click to expand...

gripper stebson said:

Alan was always gonna be the narrator. When we all came in for the first full cast read through he asked if he could play the Dad too.

We discussed at length whether this would be too confusing but it was fine on the test audiences. Probably 1 in 500 people mention it!!

Click to expand...

The Clamp said:

Sorry to be that 1! You’re right, didn’t take away from it, was just genuinely interested in the decision. Anyway, a good watch and was lovely to see some lines here and there that couldn’t have been written by anyone else but you. And obviously seeing some friendly faces in there! Good job.

Click to expand...

gripper stebson said:

Cheers old boy. Mucho appreciado.

Click to expand...

The Clamp said:

I really enjoyed the dynamic of the members of the Supporters Club. Really good little group of characters. They were the heart of the film.

Click to expand...

gripper stebson said:

Alan was always gonna be the narrator. When we all came in for the first full cast read through he asked if he could play the Dad too.

We discussed at length whether this would be too confusing but it was fine on the test audiences. Probably 1 in 500 people mention it!!

Click to expand...

gripper stebson said:

Yeah they were all great. The real Roy is hilarious. He turned up to the black tie premiere with his plastic bag containing some sandwiches and Bromley programmes to read.

Click to expand...

Surrey Seagull said:

I viewed it as Dave at adulthood having a similar voice to his father.

Click to expand...

gripper stebson said:

Correct!

I even added a line 'These days my old mum says I've turned in to my Dad - in 1966 I couldn't have imagined anything worse'

... just to make sure!

Click to expand...

The Clamp said:

Hope you know it wasn’t a criticism, was genuinely interested in the choice. You know me, I like the details.

Click to expand...

gripper stebson said:

Not at all mate. I was really worried about it before we released but luckily it had not come up too much. Just the occasional finickety little bellend really. x

Click to expand...

Bold Seagull said:

Finally caught up with this [MENTION=2647]gripper stebson[/MENTION]. Rang somewhat true with my own childhood with my Grandad president of Waterlooville Football club with whom I travelled home and away many years, including Hayes Lane! To be honest, you weren't far off being able to film this at The Enclosed Ground.

I really enjoyed the film, the writing worked really well. My memories though, going back to early 80s I guess, that the Isthmian and Southern Leagues were of a pretty decent standard even going back to the 70s. You were still one of the exceptional footballers in your area to play at this level. This isn't a criticism as the film has to convey the drama and story of the characters, but I did think it was perhaps a bit unkind to the footballers.

Another thumbs up though, less scary than some of your previous projects it has to be said.

Click to expand...

Hotchilidog said:

Got round to watching the other week with my upgraded Virgin subscription. A very funny and charming film. Great fun and I highly recommend it/

Click to expand...

gripper stebson said:

Hello all... and particularly US based NSC'ers.

The Bromley Boys is now available in the US on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, Comcast, Time Warner Cable, INDEMAND, and YouTube Movies if you fancy it. Forget about defeating Iran and worry about defeating Enfield

Wx

Click to expand...

Psychobilly freakout said:

Also on Delta flights to and from the US at the moment I noticed on the flight to Detroit and from Salt Lake back here, do you get paid for that from the airlines ?

Anyway I watched I think in November thoroughly charming film and funny with it, captured the period very well I thought too, well done.

Click to expand...