![]() Speaking of seeing colours surrounding people, this brings me nicely to the magnificent cinematography which really sets Submarine apart from other independent films, the use of broad primary colours play a vital and key part in this film, which I believe which makes it so different and arty and influential, the unusual cinematography is really what brings out the narrative in all its glory.Įach of the main characters has a colour which can be seen in their clothes and possessions throughout the film, Oliver is blue, Jordana is red, Jill is yellow, Lloyd is brown and Graham is black, we notice that as Oliver gets to know Jordana more and more, more red sneaks into his palette, which is one of the most clever subtle visual metaphor in any film I’ve seen for a long time. ![]() There are some brilliant sights with him in the film which I feel like if I give too much away now it could potentially ruin the whole Graham Purvis experience. I think the most underrated character in the film is played by Paddy Considine ( Dead Mans Shoes, Hot Fuzz) Graham Purvis, a flirtatious and pretentious new age self help connoisseur who claims he can see colours surrounding people and that’s how he lives his life, his constant arrogance and ridiculous self awareness makes an incredible character with the most wince worthy quotes and features in any British character I’ve ever seen, Considine really goes all out with making the character overwhelming and makes every quirk as exaggerated as it possibly could be so you can’t help but laugh at every time he appears on the screen. There is a constant theme of nostalgia too which is strange considering Oliver and Jordana are still in their youth but Oliver seems to be getting nostalgic for things that are happening in the present, which is a wild and outlandish concept but works perfectly because it seems to relate back to the older characters individually as it mentions their past briefly. His constant wandering mind is somewhat comforting and puts the audience at ease when we watch it The other main character Jordana played by Yasmin Paige is very sassy and very opposite to Oliver, and though what we’re seeing is a very introverted mysterious character, later on she only shows her vulnerability once it doesn’t change our views on her, the chemistry between both main characters is clear to see when they are introduced at the beginning and they work together very naturally which makes their scenes somewhat awkwardly brilliant and continuously amusing. Lets first start with the acting, I think the all British cast really creates the independent film feel, Craig Roberts portrays Oliver Tate fantastically and though normally films with awkward teenagers are often uncomfortable and cringe worthy to watch, this is a completely different story, it’s very easy going and quite enjoyable because of the curious humour and his imagination is something I think we can all relate with. Submarine has an all British cast and is directed by the charming and witty Richard Ayoade ( The Mighty Boosh, The IT Crowd) and is his first independent debut film and can only be described as raw British comedy and I would be as bold to say one of the best British comedies in the past decade.Įvery part is cleverly thought of and flows so perfectly from scene to scene. We follow each individuals story from Oliver’s eyes and learn their quirks and can’t help by sympathise with the separate stories surrounding the main narrative. Socially incompetent Oliver makes some unconventional plans to make sure that his parents stay together and whilst still has the interest of Jordana, which means only has only 4 objectives, the first is to gain the heart of Jordana Bevan ( Yasmin Paige), lose his virginity before his next birthday, extinguish the rekindled flame between his Mum ( Sally Hawkins) and her ex boyfriend ( Paddy Considine) and not forgetting to help his Mum and Dad ( Noah Taylor) rekindle their marriage in the most awkward way possible. Not having a very high social status in his school Oliver’s life begins to change when dark haired Jordana takes an interest in him, he becomes determined to become the best boyfriend in the world, though his parents already slow decaying relationship is threatened further when an ex-boyfriend of his mother moves in next door. ![]() Submarine (2010) is a light-hearted coming of age story adapted from the novel by Joe Dunthorne, following young 15 year old Oliver Tate ( Craig Roberts) who can only be described as socially awkward, philosophical, has a wide and proud vocabulary and has near total self belief.
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