The Ballad of Wallis Island written by and starring Tom Basden and Tim Key along with Carey Mulligan follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his favourite musicians, Mortimer-McGwyer (Carey Mulligan and Tom Basden) back together. His fantasy quickly turns into reality when the bandmates and former lovers accept his invitation to play a private show at his home on Wallis Island. Old tensions resurface as Charles tries desperately to salvage his dream gig.

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NATIONAL PRESS

28.05_The Guardian: ★★★★ Review

30.05_Daily Mail: ★★★★★ Review – Hilarious and poignant

30.05_Metro: ★★★★★ Review – A gloriously British movie

29.05_The Sun: ★★★★ Review

12.05_Time Out: ★★★★ Review

29.05_The Independent: ★★★★ Review

29.05_Express and Star: ★★★ Review

 

QUOTE HIGHLIGHTS

“As cosy as a jumper” – The Times

“Unsung British comedy, The Ballad of Wallis Island is a modern-day local hero – Brian Viner, The Daily Mail.

“A funny, melancholy yarn. You’ll leave wanting your own island, your own gig and your own lock of Carey Mulligan’s hair” – The Guardian

“The new British movie is one of the funniest films I’ve ever seen” – Tori Brazier, The Metro

“All the performances are powerful yet understated, making this gently touching and life affirming film a very sweet song indeed” – The Sun

“A fresh big hearted comedy” – The Wall Street Journal

“A lovely offbeat and very British comedy – Daily Telegraph

“Film of the week: a balm for battered souls” – The Observer

“This rom-com is the word-of-mouth hit of the summer” – The Sunday Times

“A beautifully observed charmer of a comedy about loving and letting go” – Time Out