What he has added is a lot of introspection for his hero, named Ben Willis, plus loneliness and self-analysis and so much soft-core nudity, you'd think that Russ Meyer was back in town.
Watch Cashback 2006 full Movie free, download cashback 2006. Stars: Michelle Ryan, Sean Biggerstaff, Shaun Evans, Erica Ellis, Jay Bowen, Kenneth Fahy, Stan Ellis, Katie Ball. After a painful breakup, Ben develops insomnia. To kill time, he starts working the late night shift at the local supermarket, where his artistic imagination.
The MPAA's R rating cites 'graphic nudity'; that means not only that they are nude, but that you can see that they are nude. The film itself is whimsical and gentle and actually a date movie, even if it's frank about the desire of a great many young people to see other young people as nature supplied them. No, really, they actually do feel that way, even if they are not old enough to get past the R rating, which may come as news to the Motion Picture Association of America.
As the film opens, Ben begins a voiceover narration that will last pretty much all the way through and, to begin with, replaces what his angry ex-girlfriend Suzy (Michelle Ryan) said when they broke up. Whatever she was saying involves a lot of the upper front teeth overlapping the lower lip. Ben is morose at the loss of Suzy, can't sleep at night, and goes on the midnight shift at Sainsbury's (oh, the film is set in England). Then he begins to freeze time. To tell you the truth, I am not sure if he actually stops time or only fantasizes that he does; the second possibility is probably more likely.
There's a checkout clerk at the store named Sharon (Emilia Fox), who has one of those faces that looks at yours and makes friends. Ben begins to think less about Suzy. The heart of the movie involves his courtship with Sharon, which is mostly conducted by Sharon. He hangs out with a posse of male friends (the usual assorted geek, playboy and loser types) who advise him about love, a subject that for them seems largely theoretical.
Ben and Sharon spend a lot of time talking, and Ben in his voiceover spends a lot of time talking about them talking, and that's a breakthrough right there, because so many teen romances in the movies operate on the premise of love at first sight and do not realize that while you should like someone in order to make out with them, getting beyond second base requires actual dialogue.
The movie is lightweight, as it should be. It doesn't get all supercharged. Ben and Sharon, despite setbacks, are delighted to be admired by such wonderful partners, and we are happy for them. And that's about it. Even though this movie stops time, it did not require a science adviser.
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| Directed by | Sean Ellis |
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| Written by | Sean Ellis |
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| Music by | Guy Farley |
| Cinematography | Angus Hudson |
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| Distributed by | The Works UK Distribution |
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| Country | United Kingdom |
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| Box office | $2.3 million[2] |
Cashback is a 2006 British romanticcomedy-drama film written and directed by Sean Ellis. Originally exhibited as a short in 2004, it was expanded to feature length in 2006. Both versions were produced by Lene Bausager, starring Sean Biggerstaff and Emilia Fox.
Plot[edit]
Aspiring artist Ben Willis develops insomnia after a painful breakup with his girlfriend, Suzy. To take his mind off Suzy and to occupy the extra waking hours he has recently gained, Ben begins working at a local Sainsbury's supermarket, where he meets colourful co-workers. Among them is his colleague Sharon, with whom he soon develops a mutual crush. As his personal means to escape the boredom inherent in the night shift, Ben lets his imagination run wild. In particular, he imagines that he can stop time so that he can walk around in a world that is 'frozen' like the pause of a film. He imagines female patrons of the supermarket stopped in time, allowing him to undress and draw them. Finally the ability to stop time becomes real.
A series of flashbacks occur with each progression of the plot, accompanied by Ben's narration and an examination of the effect the situation had had upon him. He explains how he always has been impressed by the beauty of the female body: how he, as a young boy, witnessed a Swedish boarder walk naked from the shower to her room. In another flashback, the young Ben and his best friend Sean share Sean's discovery of his parents' adult magazines, and Sean pays a neighbourhood girl called Natalie fifty pence to show him her vulva. Other neighbourhood boys repeat this trade.
Ben's boss, Alan Jenkins, recruits the staff for a weekend football game and, after an embarrassing defeat, 26-Nil, Ben freezes time again. This time he discovers that he is not alone when he sees a mysterious stranger who is able to move inside the frozen world as he can. When Jenkins throws a party to honour his own birthday and as a consolation for their defeat, Sharon asks Ben to be her date, to which he eagerly but nervously agrees. While there, Ben encounters Natalie, who is now a stripper, as well as his ex-girlfriend Suzy, who implores him to try their relationship again. Ben refuses her advance but she kisses him, just as Sharon witnesses from afar. Sharon angrily leaves the party. Ben realizes Sharon has seen the kiss, and freezes time. After spending several days 'frozen', Ben concludes that although he can stop time, he cannot reverse it to correct the mistake. He eventually seeks to explain himself to Sharon at her apartment, and a confrontation similar to the film-opening breakup occurs. Sharon henceforth does not show up to work at the supermarket.
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As a practical joke, colleagues Barry and Matt phone Ben; Matt poses as an art gallery owner who is interested in displaying Ben's drawings, and schedules an appointment for Ben to present more to him. When Ben arrives as agreed, the reaction of the owner quickly reveals that he has been pranked. However, the gallery owner is nonetheless interested in Ben's work and decides to exhibit Ben's drawings. Sharon receives an invitation to the exhibition and visits. She is moved as most of the pieces depict her and she happily greets Ben, congratulating him on his success. The finale occurs as Ben shares his ability to stop time with her and the two step outside into a time-frozen snowfall.
Cast[edit]
- Sean Biggerstaff as Ben Willis
- Emilia Fox as Sharon Pintey
- Shaun Evans as Sean Higgins
- Michelle Ryan as Suzy
- Stuart Goodwin as Alan Jenkins
- Michael Dixon as Barry Brickman
- Michael Lambourne as Matt Stephens
- Janine-May Tinsley as Adult Natalie (as Janine May Tinsley)
- Nelly Lyster-Smith as Young Natalie
- Gayle Dudley as Natalie's mother
- Marc Pickering as Brian
- Keeley Hazell as Frozen Girl in Sainsbury's
- Hayley-Marie Coppin as Swedish boarder
- Jared Harris (uncredited) as Alex Proud
Production[edit]
Originally exhibited as a short film in 2004, it was expanded to feature length in 2006. The feature film includes nearly all of the content of the short. Following a decision in December 2005 to proceed with the feature, Ellis completed the expanded script in seven days. After getting commitments from his cast in March he secured financing and the film went into production in May. This schedule was exceedingly condensed by modern film making standards.[3] As all of the key players were available to appear in the feature, it was possible to incorporate the original short virtually without change.
The feature film uses an original score composed by Guy Farley including one piece, 'Frozen' which featured on the Classic FM album, The Quiet Room in July 2006.[4]
Release[edit]
The feature had its North American premiere on September 10, 2006, at the Toronto International Film Festival. It was later screened at a number of other international festivals. The film got a limited theatrical release in the US on 17 July 2007 and in the UK May 2008. The DVD for the European region was released in September 2007. The UK DVD was released in September 2008.
Critical response[edit]
On Rotten Tomatoes, Cashback holds a score of 48% based on 54 reviews, with an average rating of 5.50/10. The consensus reads, 'An unlikable protagonist, messy editing, and gratuitous nudity might make audiences ask for their cash back.'[5] In contrast, Justin Chang of Variety described it as 'slickly charming, gently erotic and directed with supreme polish'.[6]Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times said the film is 'lightweight, as it should be', adding that Ben and Sharon 'are delighted to be admired by such wonderful partners, and we are happy for them. And that's about it.'[7] Matt Seitz of The New York Times called the film a 'crock', criticizing its 'validation of Ben’s adolescent concept of beauty, its wafer-thin characterizations, its gorgeous but overwrought widescreen photography and its abundance of 'How did they do that?' trick shots.'[8] Steven Rea of The Philadelphia Inquirer gave the film three of four stars, calling it 'a sleek little meditation on beauty, desire, love and time', but saying it 'isn't as deep as it pretends to be.'[9] Scott Tobias of The A.V. Club graded the film as a 'C–', noting its 'luscious imagery' but ultimately calling it trite and unremarkable.[10]Jeff Shannon of The Seattle Times gave the film a positive review, commending its account of love and its visual style.[11] Ed Gonzalez of Slant Magazine gave a particularly negative review, criticizing it for misogyny and sexual objectification, adding that Ben is 'just as skuzzily self-absorbed as his perpetually horny mates.'[12] Jim Ridley of The Village Voice said '[t]he movie is too cute by half, made close to unbearable whenever Ben's narration spews glib pseudo-profundities about memory and temporal stillness', while also complimenting some of its comic and visual elements.[13]Desson Thomson of The Washington Post was also critical, describing Ben and Sharon's romance as uninventive and the film as shallow.[14]
Accolades[edit]
The short film won 14 awards at international film festivals and was nominated for the 2006 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film.[15] After the nomination, it was a popular download from iTunes (US).[16]
- Short
- Brest European Short Film Festival (Grand Prix)
- Chicago International Film Festival (Gold Hugo)
- Leuven International Short Film Festival (Audience Award)
- Lille International Short Film Festival (First Prize)
- Tribeca Film Festival (Best Narrative Short)
- FIKE 2005 - Évora International Short Film Festival (Audience Award)
- Feature
- Bermuda International Film Festival (Won Jury Prize)
- San Sebastian International Film Festival (Won C.I.C.A.E Award)
References[edit]
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- ^'CASHBACK (15)'. British Board of Film Classification. 4 March 2008. Retrieved 23 December 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^'Cashback (2007)'. Box Office Mojo. Internet Movie Database. 2 August 2007. Retrieved 23 December 2015.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Interview with Sean Ellis appearing on DVD version of Cashback
- ^'The Quiet Room 'Contemporary Classic Calm''. Classic FM. 31 July 2006. Retrieved 14 July 2008.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Cashback Movie Reviews, Pictures - Rotten Tomatoes
- ^Chang, Justin (23 May 2006). 'Cashback Movie Review'. Variety.
- ^Ebert, Roger (20 July 2007). 'Cashback'. Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved 27 October 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Seitz, Matt (20 July 2007). 'Adolescent Concepts of Beauty'. The New York Times. Retrieved 27 October 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Rea, Steven (20 July 2007). 'Stylish 'Cashback' pays off, but at a slight discount'. The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved 27 October 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Tobias, Scott (19 July 2012). 'Cashback'. The A.V. Club. Retrieved 28 October 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Shannon, Jeff (20 July 2012). ''Cashback' is intelligent, charming and juvenile all at the same time'. The Seattle Times. Retrieved 28 October 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Gonzalez, Ed (12 June 2007). 'Cashback'. Slant Magazine. Retrieved 28 October 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Ridley, Jim (10 July 2007). 'Cashback'. The Village Voice. Retrieved 28 October 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Thomson, Desson (20 July 2007). ''Cashback': Shortchanged'. The Washington Post. Retrieved 28 October 2012.CS1 maint: discouraged parameter (link)
- ^Nominees and Winners | 78th Annual Academy Awards | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
- ^BBC, 'Bookmakers slash Crash Oscar odds', March 3, 2006
External links[edit]
- Cashback (2006) at IMDb
- Cashback (2004) at IMDb
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- Cashback at Rotten Tomatoes
- Cashback at Metacritic