COVID-19 Special: 'Local Hero' (PG)

Local Hero Poster Movie 27 x 40 In - 69cm x 102cm Peter Riegert ...

Director: Bill Forsyth

Cast: Burt Lancaster, Peter Riegert, Fulton Mackay, Denis Lawson, Norman Chancer, Peter Capaldi

Where can I watch?: Local Hero is streaming on Amazon.

Rating: 5/5

Review: Members of the Church of Wittertainment will have undoubtedly heard Mark wax lyrical about Local Hero time and time again, so when it popped up during a session of mindless scrolling through Amazon's more dubious film suggestions, I had to give it a go. And what a delight it is! Wholly odd and yet undeniably charming in both its simplicity and message, this quaint tale of an oil-hungry Texas businessman falling in love with a remote Scottish coastline will get under your skin in the best way possible. If you're looking for an action-packed drama with a clear beginning, middle and end, then you'll definitely be disappointed - there isn't as story, as such, rather a series of innocent, interconnected scenes and gently humorous interactions that build into a quiet moment of revelation for our central character. There's romance, intrigue, a drunk Russian, webbed toes and an unfortunate episode with a bunny, but mostly it's an unapologetic, sentimental study of a quirky community under threat.

A COVID-19 Must-Watch?: If you're missing the outdoors, shots of the unspoiled Scottish coastline will soothe your soul just a little.

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