The inventor of sure-fire failures leads such an abysmal life that he creates a second identity, that of a dashing, debonair womaniser.
Samuel Gallu
Director
Donald Pleasence
Arthur Brownjohn / Sir Easonby 'E' Mellon
Shelley Winters
Hester Green
Terry-Thomas
Clennery Tubbs
Tammy Grimes
Lady Joan Mellon
Judith Arthy
Patricia Parker
Michael Bates
Mr. Harrington
Peter Bayliss
Dr. Hubbles
Joan Benham
Mrs. Payne
Erik Chitty
Uncle Ratty
Margaret Courtenay
Clare Brownjohn
Mark Eden
Jack Parker
Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame is a unique film coming from the same studio that brought us The Little Mermaid and Aladdin. While it does have its silly moments to maintain Disney’s family-friendliness, it also carries themes that stick to audiences years after its release.
Overall, Matthias & Maxime doesn't reinvent this romantic concept. But it also doesn't need to. Dolan weaves a story of love, friendship, and life that is both realistic and bittersweet. The film is nuanced and sensual in a way we don't get to see often with LGBTQ characters. It's a film that we can celebrate.
Set against the backdrop of the Jim Crow era, the film offers layered representation.
We have a long way to go with LGBT representation in film, especially when it comes to LGBT characters of color and trans characters.
"Be good. It doesn’t mean you can’t be tough. It doesn’t mean you always have to be nice. Just be good."