THE NAVIGATORS (2001)

KEN LOACH

Drama Comedy Politics Trains, Planes & Boats Leftie Flicks Will's Stamp of Approval Recommended

Cast

DEAN ANDREWS TOM CRAIG JOE DUTTINE STEVE HUISON VENN TRACEY SEAN GLENN GEORGE FENTON

Plot

Set during the privatisation of British Rail, a group of railworkers find themselves in the, at first, laughable position of trying to comprehend the new private sector 'work ethic' PR babble of their bosses, which, stripped of its useless prose, means only one thing for the men, life is about to get even harder and harsher. The Navigators is classic Ken Loach, filmed and performed in a way that frequently makes you feel you're witnessing reality not celluloid fiction, and combining moments that are painfully funny with events that are emotionally heartrending. A sublime comedy, a deeply affecting drama. Lightweight by Loach's standards, but highly likeable.