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The More You Ignore Me

2018, 1h 30min

Based on Jo Brand's critically acclaimed novel of the same name, The More You Ignore Me is a warm, comedy drama focusing on the life of an unconventional family in 1980s rural England. The film focuses on Gina, a young mother, whose efforts to be a loving mother and wife are undermined by her declining mental health. Things deteriorate when she develops an obsession with the local weatherman, which leads to an admission to the nearby psychiatric hospital. Over the years, as she grows up, her daughter Alice struggles to relate to her heavily medicated mum, and causes chaos when she comes up with a plan to reconnect with her, which divides the family forever and leads to a moving climax. Set to the songs of The Smiths, The More You Ignore Me provides a sometimes stark, yet comical insight into life within this quirky household, whilst addressing mental health issues and their impact on the family.

"The More You Ignore Me" — comedy movie produced in UK and released in 2018. It has a good rating on IMDb: 6 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 1h 30min. "The More You Ignore Me" is currently available for rent and to buy on Apple TV. Click on a playlink to watch it now!

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Critic Peter Bradshaw

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There’s a terrific warmth and strength to this good-natured, big-hearted British comedy...

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Critic Kat Halstead

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...dark, observational humor.

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The More You Ignore Me tells the story of Gina, a young mother struggling to balance her family and mental health in rural England in the 1980s. As her mental health declines, she develops an obsession with the local weatherman, leading to her admission to a psychiatric hospital. Her daughter Alice tries to connect with her heavily medicated mother, but their relationship is strained. The film is a heartwarming and sometimes humorous look at life in this quirky household, set to the music of The Smiths and addressing mental health issues and their impact on families.

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