Clockwise (DVD) Reviews

Once again John Cleese can do no wrong in my eyes and this film is no exception. I remember watching this film years ago with my mum, so when i was trawling through HMV one saturday afternoon and saw it for the ridiculous price of £3.99 I had to treat myself, and my memories were not disappointed. To set the scene, and quoting from the ...  Read the complete review

I have always loved this 1985 comedy classic since it first saw it. It just wouldn't be the same without the famous actor John Cleese who played the headteacher Brian Stimpson on his journey to Norwich. You will never find a funnier, more gripping comedy. All the actors in the film are perfect for their parts, and if you haven't already seen it ...  Read the complete review

Although dated and under-rated, Clockwise will provide an evening of joy for Cleese's greatest fans. If you're a fan of British comedy (Fawlty Towers, Mont Python especially), this is a must for your DVD collection. If not, avoid this film like the plague. Though slow in places, the film has enough one-liners and comic quotes to ...  Read the complete review

Director: Christopher Marahan Producer: Michael Codron Writer: Michael Frayn Stars: John Cleese, Penelope Wilton, Stephen Moore, Sharon Mauden This John Cleese classic comedy was released in 1986 and was an instant hit. **BRIEF PLOT** The headmaster of Thomas Tompion comprehensive school, Brian ...  Read the complete review

Film only review. Clockwise is a very funny, if not exasperating at times, British comedy film. It has a good cast but for some the most famous face will be John Cleese in the lead role of Headmaster. Clockwise was released in 1985, three years before A Fish called Wanda had cinema audiences rolling in the aisles. Other readers may ...  Read the complete review

If you enjoy Monty Python's Flying Circus, Fawlty Towers, and the somewhat off beat humour of comedian/actor John Cleese, then Clockwise (1986) is definitely a movie that you don't want to pass over. The whole movie is really just a vehicle for Cleese's crazy antics, and though it obviously has a full cast, they are really only there ...  Read the complete review

Clockwise is the classic 1985 comedy starring John Cleese in full Basil Fawlty mode, as Brian Stimpson, the headmaster of a comprehensive school. He's obsessed with punctuality and order, so the opening scenes show him watching over his playground with binoculars and stopping any trouble makers with his PA system. On this day, he's ...  Read the complete review