Uncle Monty - the end of an age

[@davidian7787]

When you first watch the film it seems humourous and it remains so but the tragedy of failed hopes runs through it, the film is about the end of things; the optimism of the '60s, friendship, unrequited desire. All things die in the end for there can be no true beauty without decay. I honestly think this is the best film ever made, it touches something inside you that takes years to truly understand.

[@marieadams3720]

Yep, shat on by Tories, shovelled up by Labour...

[@DrB81]

I agree. My favourite film of all time. I remember laughing as a child when I first saw it but feeling a sense of melancholy and I didn’t know why. Robinson is a genius along with the main cast.

[@braindeadvirtually]

@@DrB81 as a youth, I used to weep in butchers' shops

[@stephenlacey5784]

I absolutely agree with this comment especially the last line. I find myself watching the film again and again. There are a few others like this "Slapshot" "The Guard" "Spinal Tap" "Twin Peaks" which seem to have an ethereal hypnotic quality which I can't determine. Maybe its simply greatness.

[@danielthompson2291]

Could be worse uncle money could of touched something inside you

[@higgolini]

"But if it rains we're buggered. I mean..." LOL

[@let_x_equal_x]

Stranded.

[@fanatamon]

Hilarious.

[@MagnificentFiend]

'Night bruises, and we shall be forced to _camp_ ...'

[@ericxpenner]

Whenever I watch a clip from this film, I am required to watch the whole film. I just can't help it. It's simply too good.

[@dogshitonastick4008]

BALLS TO MONTY!!!

[@Pete-tq6in]

@@dogshitonastick4008, Balls to Monty? I’ve just spent an hour flattering the bugger!

[@GeneralJumbo69]

You're not alone good fellow. Balls to Monty!

[@jackhusbands9932]

Here here!!

[@zeezo34]

What fuckkaa said that?

[@Bootstrap193]

as a youth i used to weep in butcher shops

[@FLOYDE02]

One of the best quotes of the movie

[@nickholt1]

'flowers are tarts....simply prostitutes for the bees" RIP Uncle Monty. One of the best (supporting) characters in recent film history

[@1220b]

I still have my VHS copy I got in 1989. i own a vhs player so i can watch it.. the image has become slightly dark and the sound quality is going. but it gives it a feel which can't be beaten. It a fine wine !!!

[@seanr8628]

Like a '53 Margaux, the best of the century?

[@T1tusCr0w]

@@seanr8628 it takes me back that phrase! reminds me of being a youth where I used to weep in butchers shops!

[@BradBrassman]

@@T1tusCr0w Reminds me of my book of poetry; stained with the butter drips from crumpets.

[@murkartik]

I wish I had a feel that couldn't be beaten!

[@Gurkeboy]

The greatest film of all time, here and now, not least of all because of Richard Griffith's brilliant acting. People call it a comedy, well, in a way it is, but it's much more than that, as this moving scene demonstrates. If you look closely enough, the tragedy is under the surface. 'Alas, I have nothing but memories and vintage wine.' 'I suppose I too shall be swept away by some vulgar little tumor.' A masterpiece. Chin Chin Monty!

[@NormAppleton]

Then he threatened to "resort to burglary"

[@Jlipnicki]

I once saw Richard Griffiths as Henry VIII at Chichester Theatre, he was very good. It was a play about Catherine Howard, the last wife of that King.

[@thomascraymer8712]

Most think of Richard Griffith as Harry Potter's uncle... while he was also great in that role too, I believe this is the peak of his career

[@MrDarkTides]

'Shat on by tories, shoveled up by labour.' Some things never change

[@MadTwatter]

You realise it was supposed to be a joke about his lack of self awareness? Literally 20 years earlier, Chrchill best the Nazis... also this was before Thatcher when labour didn’t have a reputation for sweeping anything up.

[@BLTKellys]

You seem to forget, Sam, that Labour are responsible for the post-Churchill, post-war reforms that gave you the NHS.

[@robertclive491]

@@MadTwatter Bruce Robinson fucking hates Thatcher.

[@saturnalia2567]

@@BLTKellys And for flooding England with 3rd world enrichment.

[@grandpajohn2135]

12 years later and Labour are currently trying to shovel up 14 years of Tory shat as I type...

[@wilkinsonyachtbrokerUK]

'oh but how dreadful... do you mean you've been up here in all this beastly mud and oomska without wellingtons?' fantastic

[@Mrch33ky]

His delivery in this scene stills slays me 20 years later.

[@macandrewes]

The sky is beginning to bruise, and we shall be forced to camp.

[@kevinpierce3458]

LJ Andrewes brilliant 😂😂

[@apestaartje321]

Withnail actually looks touched during his uncle's monologue.

[@Amethyst_Friend]

Definitely. He's enjoying it. Remember, that as well as being related, the two share similar backgrounds and education (public school). Cultural touchstones like quoting Tennyson and conversing in Latin phrases.

[@UncleClauClau]

I know this is an arrogant and ridiculous thing to say but for years this has been one of the moments of the film that has stuck with me - the look of genuine enjoyment and sympathy, the fact he’s not just waiting to it to be over, and my utter certainty that no one else has noticed. This comment gladly proving me wrong - great news. I think the Monty Withnail relationship is much more complicated than it’s usually conceived of being - two frustrated public schoolboys, they’re not opposites at all. And this is one of the only moments in the film Withnail is completely quiet - can’t be ignored..

[@UncleClauClau]

@@Amethyst_Friendin addition to my comment above, recall the scene playing cards. They are actually immensely comfortable with each other

[@Amethyst_Friend]

@@UncleClauClau I am quite sure many other people noticed, not just you. I am always drawn to REG's face in this scene. There is a vicarious pleasure drawn from Withnail, along with the audience's pleasure at Monty's eloquence.

[@Amethyst_Friend]

@@UncleClauClau Yes, which reminds me further- Monty is probably an alcoholic too, or at least tends that way.

[@alanherbert7725]

“Good quality, rrrrubber BOOTS!”

[@Amethyst_Friend]

We'll say there was a farmer's convention and there was a run on them

[@captainswing4487]

The whole film is remarkable.

[@TheSnowballEarth]

I always did appreciate how the late Christopher Hitchens referred to his esophageal cancer as a "vulgar little tumor." That validated Bruce Robinson's work, and aptly described his ailment. R.I.P., Messrs. Griffiths and Hitchens.

[@PermanentCultureNow]

Dennis Potter called his Rupert after Rupert Murdoch

[@anonUK]

I don't think Hitchens would thank you for that RIP...

[@flappospammo]

Uncle monty steals the film , he’s glorious

[@Truffle_Pup]

"Oh but how dreadful, you mean you've been up here in all this beastly mud and oomska without Wellingtons?" - this line alone has always stolen it for me haha

[@johnnybhood7559]

Anytime I have food in my mouth i feel compelled to say outloud " you're forgetting about Jake"

[@scarlebloke]

Goodbye Richard - you were brilliant!

[@louisducasse1397]

“Eww how dreadful, you mean you’ve been up in this beastly mud and Umthgar without wellingtons?” What a great quote by Richard Griffiths.

[@chrish12345]

interesting how they are both drawn in by him and yet retract like a bad magnet

[@Amethyst_Friend]

Marwood clearly wants to avoid being with Monty alone- particularly after him having said to Monty, innocently, "...we're buggered", which he immediately regrets. I think Withnail is just excited to hear that there is more wine, probably intending to confiscate some for himself.

[@chrish12345]

@@Amethyst_Friend I think you are right but this only a part of it. Look at the cigarette being used as a potential phallic symbol and Marwood sucking on his grapes as he looks on with longing eyes. It is as if they have safety as a pair let slip the fig leaf over their fascination for Monty, which here seems to border on something more intimate.

[@fanatamon]

All this mud and oomska. Some of the best scripting.

[@aloisiusj]

Love this film and R G's performance was worthy of an Oscar. R I P

[@letsbeone]

'But if it rains we're buggered' See you Uncle Monty. Thanks for the laughs.

[@anomalousclouds]

I watched this little gem for the first time in years just after Christmas and alongside the laughs I had to admit this time around I couldn't help my eyes watering at some of the scenes like this. A film that becomes better as we get older, and oddly more personal. I'd still like to know what it feels like to go on "holiday by mistake." hehhe.

[@satireisnotdead5804]

Go to the Isle of Wight then you'll know

[@99shoebox]

I don’t think Richard Griffiths is mentioned as often as he should for his role in this film. He’s perfectly cast for this role. Wonderful acting!!

[@tendrams]

Agree. Without a brilliantly played Uncle Monty, a good part of the movie simply evaporates.

[@99shoebox]

my benchmark for good acting is when I forget they are acting and I believe who they are supposed to be. These three made me believe they were those characters. Richard Griffiths is the perfect choice for this role. Fabulous.

[@DeepScreenAnalysis]

Farewell to our dear Uncle Monty, gone to that great Crow Crag in the sky with rolling golden hills, countless hares and overflowing vintage wine! Please wait for the rest of us!

[@Amethyst_Friend]

And hopefully lacking beastly little swine the shape of rugby balls

[@lachlannban118]

Sad day!...........but your performance and superb quotes from withnail will live on!

[@inolanzombie]

He was incredible.

[@Knaeben]

That actor that played Uncle Monty really nailed that role

[@Swarmking]

'the old order changeth, yielding place to new'. A great reference to Alfred Lord Tennyson there!

[@99shoebox]

I love the way Marwood always looks at Monty with great suspicion and distain! So funny.

[@spacerauk0001]

Suits me, he can eat his fucking radish.

[@Truffle_Pup]

"Yes but if it rains we're buggered... I mean - " " - Straaanded!" Uncle Monty really is the star of this story 🤣. He is... The Dane!

[@nicoladouglas3270]

A fantastic movie..One of the best !!!

[@pechorinable]

'the old order changeth, yielding place... 'The Passing of Arthur' from Idylls of the King. Another apposite quote from Monty.

[@VanillaLoaf]

rrrrrrrrrrrubber BOOts.

[@DaveDexterMusic]

ooooooooooommMMFFFFFscow

[@cvsuk]

R.I.P. Uncle Monty

[@BAPhotography]

Rest in peace Uncle Monty

[@jonathanalden5872]

“I sometimes wonder where Norman is now. Probably wintering with his mother in Guildford. A cat, rain, Vim under the sink, and both bars on. But old now. There can be no true beauty without decay.” Uncle Monty

[@draoi99]

Monty's reaction when he says "buggered." 😂

[@blachubear]

What a lost. Rest in peace Mr. Griffiths.

[@daneb.mcfadhen9896]

Damn fine actor. He's what all of us actors wish we'd been given. Character on and 'off' screen.

[@neonatalpenguin]

The way he pronounces the word 'beauty' always cracks me up.

[@julesdable]

What a film and what a scene .... Will be laughing at this long into my old age ... Thank you Richard and may you rest in peace

[@Talwyn22]

Shat on by Tories, shoved up by Labor - still true to this day

[@killkracka4travyon821]

Most British film I've ever seen! And i mean British what it used to be...

[@Parappadesnappa]

"but if it rains, we're buggered"

[@tonycavanagh1929]

If it rains we are buggered lol

[@ericxpenner]

I mean.. stranded! Such a brilliant scene.

[@netto6681]

If you want to feel old, remember that Richard Griffiths was in his thirties here.

[@owencampbell8799]

He was 40

[@nmeau]

Griffiths stole every scene he was in - a wonderful performance. Over time, he has has become my favourite character. Beautiful, dignified and tragic.

[@UncleClauClau]

Incredible for him to be a favourite character in this film especially. He’s mine too. Deeply tragic and tender and - I’m sure Monty would be glad if we think this - not just a joke.

[@ohheckforgotusername]

...and on the Pearly Gates, a note: "here hare here"

[@doyasteve]

Thanks so much for sharing this. RIP Richard Griffiths.

[@leighstreet8298]

I am preparing myself to forgive you.....!

[@Zaky-Tocapelotas]

...stranded ! 😂

[@Great641]

"(quote from the clip)"

[@Amethyst_Friend]

"(70% accurate comment that nonetheless misses the mark)"

[@tomkent4656]

Delivered in true Olivier-style.

[@Quinty5555]

good quality. RUBBA. BOOTS!

[@megateriollamas183]

I laughed so hard that I think I upset all of the elderly British expat ladies taking in a Sunday a matinee that day at the old multiplex.

[@anonUK]

"We're gonna put a jukebox in here and lighten all you stiffs up a bit!"

[@cosherbates9641]

Quintessential british film, with all male cast with one fierce homosexual and two young guys who live in same apartment. Another british characteristic, lol.

[@sdtaylor91]

Here hare here ... RIP Uncle Monty

[@prunktanner]

Great bit, laugh everytime someone sez "hello" that sounds like unc MONTY !

[@Amethyst_Friend]

The awkwardness after "buggered..." haha

[@Squeaky1423]

R.I.P. dear old uncle Monty, chin chin!

[@geraberl]

"Laisse-moi respirer longtemps, longtemps, l'odeur de tes cheveux... Ah Baudelaire, brings back such memories of Oxford.... Ohhh Oxford!" ("Long let me inhale, the odour of your hair" a line from Baudelaire's poem 'A Hemisphere in Your Hair').

[@samoneill4064]

Rip uncle monty

[@ohheckforgotusername]

We live in a land of weather forecasts.

[@najdzel99]

I wish everyone reading this a tasty COFFEE ;)

[@pov_music]

I never cease to love how he says 'rrruuubber booooots!'

[@afatblft93]

Uncle Vernon behaving differently.

[@dylanedwards8537]

Most excellent film.

[@spcloud3421]

"Laisse-moi respirer longtemps, longtemps, l'odeur de tes cheveux"

[@ohheckforgotusername]

Yes, when I first saw it I don't think I laughed that much. The laughter came later with repeat viewings.

[@brianjeremymartin]

Here's to you, Richard, and your sensational cellar!

[@tammymilda2169]

Can't deal with that head thing he does when he says RrrrArbar bOOts

[@gedrooney9305]

Rest in peace Richard xxx

[@Sufficit]

Rest in Peace.

[@jcw001]

As a Youth I used to weep in Butchers Shops......R.I.P.

[@bradcross4565]

RIP to the uncle.

[@MarleneWalker-su8ku]

Yes but if it rains 😂 and it always rains.

[@strangelove47]

Chin-chin Richard, rest it peace.

[@paulwright3562]

Every general election I hear Monty. Shat on by the Tories. Shovelled up by Labour

[@1seansouth]

Every time I think of this, I think of a East End 1960s salesman in cheap suit and slip on shoes patting his belly in a restaurant and saying: "that breakfast's setting in nicely" with Uncle Monty at the next table shuddering in horror

[@indigo9336]

a perfect film.

[@TOMisTOTESchilling]

R.I.P griffiths

[@drey8]

Christ does anyone else find it impossible to get through life without quoting this film in endless mundane situations and consequently massively winding up one's spouse? I mean any time wellies were brought out for the kids - "this afternoon I shall take you both into Penrith and get you fitted for some good quality rrrrubbah boots".

[@christophermdodd]

How long can you keep a grip on the rope?

[@rorybone100]

Swept away by a vulgar little surgical complication. So sad, RIP Uncle Monty.

[@ianmorris5501]

What he said in that speech, wow. S##t on by the Tories and shoveled up by Labour ,that the best description of British politics I've ever heard. Quality.☮️😀

[@jhibbitt1]

if marwood stays there he will indeed be buggered lool

[@robertjenkins2948]

jhibbitt1 splendid!

[@Memes_YT_]

It that the person who played Vernon Dursley?

[@ohheckforgotusername]

Yes indeed. Richard Griffiths, a fine actor

[@stephenkissane4268]

Shat on by tories, nothing changed uncle monty

[@staticdreams]

RIP :(

[@oddiemonsta]

"Oh but how dreadful. do you mean youve been up here in all this beastly mud and omska without a decent pair of wellintons." Monty could a be rap God

[@Limubi1]

R.I.P old boy

[@coolti44]

Shat on by Tories and shoveled up by Labour

[@Signorscrittore]

It was already a poignant scene I suppose, now it's positively tragic.

[@dominicestebanrice7460]

".....I shall need you to work on the joint."

[@BradBrassman]

"I often wonder where Norman is now".

[@mrhob6355]

buggered me senseless but taught me a thng or too about life "

[@sugarplumfairiie]

But if it rains we're buggered.