Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me

Name: Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me
Director: John Alexander
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 2008-01-01
Duration: 59 min
Cast: David Walliams, Rafe Spall, Melanie Hill, Peter Sandys-Clarke, Paul Anderson

2008Dir. John Alexander59m

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So, 'Frankie Howerd: Rather You Than Me' dives into the life of the campy comedian, and it’s kind of a mixed bag, you know? The relationship between Frankie and Dennis is really the heart of it all, and it’s portrayed with this bittersweet tenderness. John Alexander’s direction brings a raw intimacy that makes you feel the weight of their hidden love over those 35 years. The pacing is a bit leisurely at times, but it really lets you soak in the drama and the comedy, which are often intertwined in a surprisingly moving way. The performances are quite something too—especially the way they capture Howerd's larger-than-life persona while peeling back the layers to show the man behind the laughter.

Intriguing exploration of hidden relationshipsStrong performances, especially in emotional scenesCaptures the essence of British comedy and drama