The Full Monty came out in 1997 with a small four million dollar budget and grossed more than forty million dollars at the US box office and also was nominated for four academy awards including best picture. More than ten years later, it rightfully obtains its cult status. The movie is set in the famous steel making town of Sheffield, England. So once people start loosing their jobs, six unemployed factory workers (Gaz,Gerald, Dave, Nathan Lomper, and Horse) decide to become male strippers, much to the disapproval of their families.
Gaz is divorced and wants full custody of his son. Gerald is lying to his wife, telling her that they can go on vacation, but he has no money, and needs the job. Dave is depressed and thinks his wife is cheating on him. Horse is an aging break dancer and wants to be back on top. Lomper is suicidal and needs something to believe in and Nathan is obsessed with Singin' In The Rain. They all decide to perform the full Monty-or completely nude.
The story is simple, and feel good, but also rather predictable. But the outcome does not matter when the ride is so much fun. The Full Monty: *** stars
Gaz is divorced and wants full custody of his son. Gerald is lying to his wife, telling her that they can go on vacation, but he has no money, and needs the job. Dave is depressed and thinks his wife is cheating on him. Horse is an aging break dancer and wants to be back on top. Lomper is suicidal and needs something to believe in and Nathan is obsessed with Singin' In The Rain. They all decide to perform the full Monty-or completely nude.
The story is simple, and feel good, but also rather predictable. But the outcome does not matter when the ride is so much fun. The Full Monty: *** stars