Greatest Days – The BRWC Review

3rd July 2023

Greatest Days is a surprising film, equal parts feel good sing-a-long with a sold storyline weaved in.

Greatest Days is an adaptation of the stage musical and as with other stage adaptations, think Mamma Mia. It has lots of big set pieces and manages to get the tempo mostly right.

This is the story of five former school friends now in their late 30s. In their teens, they were big Take That fans, tragedy strikes and they lose contact. Until Rachel now a nurse wins a radio phone in competition to attend a Take That concert in Athens. The question is will her former friends join her?

Greatest Days is somewhat predictable although the twist at the end was very moving. However, that doesn’t really matter because this is exactly the type of film where predictability is charming. The cast led by Aisling Bea all have chemistry on screen which is important for an ensemble piece. If anything the film is a little bit too long because about two thirds of the way through the tempo drops and it never really recovers until the twist towards the end. The cinematography is great and the direction is steady.

As much as this film is a showcase for Take That music it is also a platform for exploring the complex and diverse forms of female friendship. I thought it did well at showing the guilt and loss felt when friendships end.

If you want a film with memorable songs, a big heart, and feel good moments then give Greatest Days a chance.

Greatest Days was released in UK cinemas on 15 June 2023.

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