Best bits? It's got some actual laugh out loud (LTIGSM) moments, as well as being inspiring and touching. There are some great scenes; Bruce smashing a bigot in Club Mystique is good in a frightening way. The relationship of the three friends is realistic and funny too. Oh, Snork's tattoo is genius and his short lived triumph singing Slade at the winners ball is hilarious.
Did it make you think thoughts? I have thought about it lots since I watched it last night. All of the funny elements of the writers' comedy are in here with a heavy dollop of what makes those shows so great; the fact that they have a good heart. This should be shown to teenagers to get them psyched about making something of their lives. One negative aspect of the film, however was Merchant's shoe-horned, awkward Cameo. God knows why he thought he needed to be in this; it is really quite pointless, and rips you right out of the film. (Imagine splicing a few frames of Thunderpants into the middle of the movie). Gervais on the other hand (being an actual actor) is great and has a go at something other than David Brent.
Would you watch it again? Yes. I'll give it another go.
Rating (out of 100%): 77% Well done!
