
Two English cartographers visit the small South Wales village of Ffynnon Garw, to measure what is claimed to be the "first mountain inside of Wales". It's 1917, and the war in Europe continues. The villagers are very proud of their "mountain", and are understandably disappointed and furious to find that it is in fact a "hill". Not to be outwitted by a rule (and the Englishmen who enforce it), the villagers set out to make their hill into a mountain, but to do so they must kee... (Full plot summary below)
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Two English cartographers visit the small South Wales village of Ffynnon Garw, to measure what is claimed to be the "first mountain inside of Wales". It's 1917, and the war in Europe continues. The villagers are very proud of their "mountain", and are understandably disappointed and furious to find that it is in fact a "hill". Not to be outwitted by a rule (and the Englishmen who enforce it), the villagers set out to make their hill into a mountain, but to do so they must keep the English from leaving, before the job is done.
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| USA TodayMike ClarkThough there's nothing in the film to equal the excitement of seeing a marquee collapse from the weight of its title, an attractive cast and setting turn a tired one-joke premise into an adequate view. |
| Ultra CultureCharlie LyneReeks unmistakably of contractual obligation. |
| User ReviewHeidi Sthis movie made me think ian hart is a good actor. hes so cool in every scene hes in. like when he talks about the trenches. you should watch tihs movie juts to see him. |
| User ReviewKent WI really liked this movie - seen it a few times in fact - very funny true story. Well told. Hugh Grant is perfectly cast. |
| User ReviewLisa KBonita pelicula de un pueblo que transmite que si se trabaja en equipo por un mismo fin, se puede lograr o conseguir lo deseado |
| User ReviewLisa Sthis movie made me think ian hart is a good actor. hes so cool in every scene hes in. like when he talks about the trenches. you should watch tihs movie juts to see him. |
| User ReviewDiana WBest thing Hugh Grant ever did. Colm Meany STEALS this one with 1 of his best performances. |
| User ReviewNick AThe BEST and funniest movie ever! And also a true story :) |
| User ReviewTrisha PA true story told in a quirky, charming manner. Great background music! |
| User ReviewPaim DTHIS IS FANTASTIC, LOVE THE LONGNESS OF THE TITLE BUT THATS JUST ME! |