It's a nice idea. The residents of Pimlico separate from England courtesy of a discovered charter that aligns them with Burgundy. Stanley Holloway (Arthur Pemberton) leads the residents in their quest to have their own identity.
Unfortunately, the film is made in that English way that is not ever funny, with comedy 'oom-pa-pa' music and lovable little blighters who are only ever irritating. It's a comedy, but an Ealing comedy, so it's not really funny. There is one memorably good moment which should serve as a blueprint for anyone who gets sacked. Policeman Philip Stainton (PC Spiller) is caught having a pint in the pub with the residents of the newly created region of Burgundy by his boss. "You're suspended!" comes the order, to which his immediate reply to his boss is "Oh well, I'll have another pint then". Very funny. I hope I get the opportunity to use that one day. Apart from that moment, the film is pretty dull with an overacting Margaret Rutherford playing the same role as she always does - an eccentric with a massive chin.
Unfortunately, the film is made in that English way that is not ever funny, with comedy 'oom-pa-pa' music and lovable little blighters who are only ever irritating. It's a comedy, but an Ealing comedy, so it's not really funny. There is one memorably good moment which should serve as a blueprint for anyone who gets sacked. Policeman Philip Stainton (PC Spiller) is caught having a pint in the pub with the residents of the newly created region of Burgundy by his boss. "You're suspended!" comes the order, to which his immediate reply to his boss is "Oh well, I'll have another pint then". Very funny. I hope I get the opportunity to use that one day. Apart from that moment, the film is pretty dull with an overacting Margaret Rutherford playing the same role as she always does - an eccentric with a massive chin.