- This short film is a comedy based film, with an aspect of social realism within the story as well. The social realism is shown by the unfortunate circumstance that he (Bob Geldof) is left behind at a pub in the north. Seeking help, he meets others that treat him in the same way as a general member of the public.
- I like the way in which this film is almost predictable from the events that have happened, and the ones that are going to happen. This adds to the realism of it, and how it could, and probably has happened to some celebrities.
- Using the short film format, the storyline is told in real time adding the sense of realism. Being just under 20 minutes long, these events are likely to happen in that amount of time, resulting in no changes in the pace the story is told, because it is already.
- Sound is used in no special way, but used in a realistic way of the chatter of other residents to the pub he enters, and the music coming form the lookalike competition. With no use of a soundtrack, or non-diegetic sound, it allows the film to be like someone has just recorded the situation as a "home movie".
- On his way to a Make Poverty History gig in Scotland, Bob Geldof is accidentally stranded by an incompetent chauffeur in a run-down motel in Northern England. To his horror, he discovers a lookalike contest is taking place, and no-one will believe he is the real Bob Geldof. Just when he thinks things can't get any worse, he discovers he may not be the only Bob Geldof in the room...
Director & Writer: Donald Rice
Production Company: Clockwork Pictures
Filming Location: Hammersmith Working Men's Club, Hammersmith, London
Cast:
Bob Geldof - Bob Geldof
David Bamber - Bob Geldof Lookalike
Brian Conley - The Compare
Claire Rushbrook - Barlady
Maxine Peake - Marilyn Monroe
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