StunnaKrypto Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

Phonearl Good start, but then it gets ruined

Nessieldwi Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

Asad Almond A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

Jons Klaessens Delightfully small and warm, Marvellous tells the story of one of the greatest human beings living today, Neil Baldwin. Neil is kind man, a registered clown, a devout follower of the Church of England, a Stoke City enthusiast and a frequent visitor at the local university he does not study at. Neil goes through life like we all ought to go through life, always trying to relativize events positively. This incredible made for TV movie (a fact that can only be seen in the budgetary constraints, not in the quality, there it rises above most big budget blockbusters), feels a lot like the French film Amélie. That film too was overtly positive, believed in the inherent goodness of people and had me crying tears of joy at some points. Marvellous is not easy to find, but please try, it is well worth the extra effort. Don't do it because I said so, do it to experience the joy that is Neil Baldwin.

melaniedudley As others have said the title of this film sums it up perfectly. Neil or Nello is a little different, but manages through his own innocence, love of life and the fear switch turn firmly to off to have a more interesting life than most of us. The film does not gloss over his difficulties or the fact that he is not always treated kindly. It does however show that he expects things to work out and for others to be as nice as he is. Mostly his faith in human nature is justified. The relationship with his mother is so touching. She wants to protect and look after him but her advancing age makes her realise that the only way she can do this is to make him more independent. He struggles with everyday tasks much more than he does with the less than ordinary places which make up his daily life, Keele University, Stoke City FC and even the House of Commons. This film made me laugh and cry. I was a student at Keele in the 1980s, I knew Nello quite well. Seeing him appear as his older self in the film was great. This story is true, if anything it slightly underplays just how marvellous Nello is.

Charly Vandedrinck "The life of Neil Baldwin, a man who has shrugged off his perceived limitations to live an incredible life."I was utterly surprised at how 'marvellous' this film really is! After watching several blockbusters and academy award winning films this year, it's been a great and satisfying change to watch a film like 'Marvellous'. I enjoy the British style the movie has adopted, and the story is rather exceptional, I hadn't heard of this man beforehand, however after wards I have gained an extremely large sense of interest.The performances were grounded and very well executed. It could've easily been over-done, however I was pleasantly surprised. The cinematography is very simple and old-school yet very effective. The natural high key lighting is nicely motivated and it looks very pleasing.Overall, I really did enjoy this film. Go out and watch this! You will not regret it. P.S I enjoyed this more than Birdman. (Don't tell Lubezki!)

Gubby-Allen Marvellous is a film you could safely recommend to anybody.It is difficult to envisage what you could not like or gain from watching it. It will take you through every emotion imaginable in the 90 minutes and can justifiably apply a range of genres. It's is slightly slow in the earlier portion, the chronology goes slightly awry at times but nothing which hinders it and you can near guarantee being enriched through the life of Baldwin and performance of Jones being presented to you.The only downside is that neither film or actor probably meet any of the award season elligibility criteria.