The phobia Rupert experienced about drowning, was brought about by a careless father. It seems to be the cause for the way he looked at life when he became an adult, or so, the creators of this English comedy want us to believe. Rupert, who became a successful, and ruthless lover, had no pity for anyone that ever worked for him.
Even with Alison, his lovely girlfriend, Rupert never got to express the way he felt about her. The only way he was able to express what he felt for her translated in having his secretary buy her expensive presents that, while welcomed by the gorgeous woman, she felt a personal touch by Rupert would have been better than receiving meaningless gifts.
Rupert gets a good lesson in life when he decides to return to London earlier than he had planned, in order to surprise Alison, whose birthday is going to be celebrated. Everything goes bad for this perfectionist. He cannot travel in first class, as it is his custom. To make matters worse, he is seated next to a rough construction worker, Chas, from London traveling in his undershirt. If that were not enough, Rupert has to share a room with the man. One thing comes out of the experience: Rupert is thrown in the hotel pool by Chas, and suddenly, he can swim!
The allure of watching this English film, directed by Michael Bray, was catching Ray Winstone in a comedy, not exactly a departure from the heavy types which he plays normally. Alas, his participation comes only toward the last part of the film, and Mr. Winstone is 'drowned' by the material he was asked to play. Faring better, Sean Chapman, who is the ruthless lawyer. Maryam D'Abo does what she can as Alison, the frustrated girlfriend. The film offers some laughs, but do not expect too much, that way, perhaps, it will be enjoyed more.
Even with Alison, his lovely girlfriend, Rupert never got to express the way he felt about her. The only way he was able to express what he felt for her translated in having his secretary buy her expensive presents that, while welcomed by the gorgeous woman, she felt a personal touch by Rupert would have been better than receiving meaningless gifts.
Rupert gets a good lesson in life when he decides to return to London earlier than he had planned, in order to surprise Alison, whose birthday is going to be celebrated. Everything goes bad for this perfectionist. He cannot travel in first class, as it is his custom. To make matters worse, he is seated next to a rough construction worker, Chas, from London traveling in his undershirt. If that were not enough, Rupert has to share a room with the man. One thing comes out of the experience: Rupert is thrown in the hotel pool by Chas, and suddenly, he can swim!
The allure of watching this English film, directed by Michael Bray, was catching Ray Winstone in a comedy, not exactly a departure from the heavy types which he plays normally. Alas, his participation comes only toward the last part of the film, and Mr. Winstone is 'drowned' by the material he was asked to play. Faring better, Sean Chapman, who is the ruthless lawyer. Maryam D'Abo does what she can as Alison, the frustrated girlfriend. The film offers some laughs, but do not expect too much, that way, perhaps, it will be enjoyed more.