Movie Cosmos - Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself

Description:

The strange comedy film of two close brothers; one, Wilbur, who wants to kill himself, and the other, Harbour, who tries to prevent this. When their father dies leaving them his bookstore they meet a woman who makes their lives a bit better yet with a bit more trouble as well.

Top Cast >

Jamie Sives

As Wilbur

Adrian Rawlins

As Harbour

Shirley Henderson

As Alice

Lisa McKinlay

As Mary

Mads Mikkelsen

As Horst

Julia Davis

As Moira

Susan Vidler

As Sophie

Lorraine McIntosh

As Ruby

Gordon Brown

As Wayne

Mhairi Morrison

As Claire

Andrew Townsley

As Doctor

Coral Preston

As Jenny

Colin McAllister

As Supervisor

Owen Gorman

As Porter

Elaine MacKenzie Ellis

As Suicide Patient 2

John Yule

As Alan’s Father

Robert McIntosh

As Taylor

Nick Smith

As Dr. Robert McElung (uncredited)

Top Crew >

Lone Scherfig

Director

Reviews:

r96sk (8/10)

I enjoyed this one.

'Wilbur Wants to Kill Himself' makes the film sound dark and I guess it does deliver in that sense, though it wasn't as as dark as I thought it might be... there's humour in there, albeit quite dry but I do like that sorta comedic deliver at times.

I don't personally have a favourite from the cast, though that's just because what they all give is just as strong as their co-stars in my eyes. Jamie Sives, Adrian Rawlins and Shirley Henderson are good value throughout, Henderson would be my pick if I were forced to choose one. Mads Mikkelsen's role is relatively minimal, but he still shows enough.

2023-10-02