When Steve Coogan is asked by The Observer to tour the country's finest restaurants, he envisions it as the perfect getaway with his beautiful girlfriend. But, when she backs out on him, he has no one to accompany him but his best friend and source of eternal aggravation, Rob Brydon.
Acting
Coogan and Brydon playing exaggerated versions of themselves is uncomfortably perfect.
Writing
Semi-improvised dialogue that somehow becomes profound about male intimacy.
Cinematography
Northern England never looked so gorgeously miserable.
Director
Michael Winterbottom
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film was edited down from a six-episode BBC series, which explains the loose, episodic structure.
Coogan and Brydon's real friendship is nearly as competitive as portrayed—Coogan allegedly insisted on top billing.
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