Cert 15
87 mins
BBFC advice: Contains strong language, sex references
A couple of years ago, I was rather honoured that this blog was featured in the Spectator magazine.
The thrust of the article was that my grand effort to see every film was bound to fail because more and more movies were being released.
I have to say that this point resonates now more than any time in the last four years.
By the end of June I will be on target to see more than 600 films in 2014 but already I find myself three weeks behind my schedule.
Thus, films such as Benny & Jolene, which have very short cinema runs, are being picked up on itunes.
And, in my desperation to keep up, I am wasting no time, watching them on my ipad in the most curious of places (don't ask).
But rather than disturbing my enjoyment of a movie I find walking around the house with my rather therapeutic headphones.
In fact, Mrs W or even our cat might think I have gone slightly doolally as I wander around giggling to myself while taking in comedies.
Sadly, that wasn't the case with Jamie Adams's Benny & Jolene which I found at best disarming and at worst rather disjointed.
The premise is that the pair are an upcoming act who are thrust into the limelight after recording a hit song.
But, sadly for them, their management is chaotic and so hopes of long-term stardom are dimmed.
At the same time, there is a frisson of romance between the singer (Charlotte Ritchie) and guitarist and songwriter (Craig Roberts).
The movie follows them and their chaotic entourage from recording studio to tour bus during scenes of farce and friction.
The lead characters are likeable but the support have been given roles which are so daft their are irritating.
Ultimately, a comedy is judged on how many laughs it elicits and Benny & Jolene just didn't tickle my funny bone.
Laughs: none
Jumps: none
Vomit: yes
Nudity: none
Overall rating: 4/10