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2011 British film

On the Ropes
Official cover (UK version)
Directed byMark Noyce
Hamdy TahaWritten byMark NoyceStarringJoe Egan
Mark Noyce
Ben ShockleyEdited byHamdy TahaMusic byGrange farm studioDistributed
byCornerstone media international
Release date
 * 6 December 2011 (2011-12-06)

CountryUnited KingdomLanguageEnglish

On the Ropes is a 2011 British mockumentary film written and directed by Mark
Noyce.[1] It follows the fictional character of martial arts instructor Keith
Kraft and his rivalry with boxing gym owner Big Joe, played by actor and former
boxer Joe Egan.[2] The cast also includes Ben Shockley, Lindsay Honey,[3]
Raymond Griffiths, Sean Byrne and Alex Vincent.


CAST[EDIT]

 * Joe Egan as Big Joe
 * Mark Noyce as Keith Kraft
 * Ben Shockley as Mick Western
 * Lindsay Honey as Arthur
 * Steve Coleman as Shane Powers
 * Raymond Griffiths as Jack
 * Emma Louise Cargill as Candy
 * Sean Byrne as Grant
 * Alex Vincent as Prank Caller
 * Pelé Reid as Competition fighter
 * Brooke Burfitt as Sarah (Joe Egan's girlfriend)


PREMIERE AND UK DVD RELEASE[EDIT]

The premiere of On the Ropes at the Luxe cinema, 2011. Pictured left to right,
Joe Egan, Lindsay Honey, Mark Noyce, Ben Shockley and Steve Coleman

The film was premiered at the Luxe cinema on 6 December 2011. Ben Shockley,
Steve Coleman and Emma Louise Cargill attended a public showing on 7 December
2011 and provided a questions and answers session to members of the audience.[4]

The UK DVD was released on 23 April 2012.[5]


CRITICAL RECEPTION[EDIT]

The film received mostly positive reviews from critics.

Britflicks critic Zachary Cooke gave the film a favourable review saying "There
may not be an obvious category to put on the Ropes into, but it’s really just a
great film that tips its hat to documentaries, dramas and the egos of those that
are part of reality TV". He was also complimentary about the quality of the
acting and commented that "Both lead actors Mark Noyce and Ben Shockley are very
convincing in their roles".[6]

Richard Cross of A Full Tank of Gas stated "Thankfully, while on the Ropes is
highly derivative of The Office – particularly in the performance of leading man
Mark Noyce, who also wrote and directed – it generates a surprising amount of
good will on the part of the viewer thanks largely to likeable performances and
a refusal to take itself too seriously". However he went on to write that "While
Noyce gives an enjoyable performance as Kraft, his mannerisms and speech
patterns are so closely modelled on those of The Office’s David Brent that his
performance draws unnecessary – and unfavourable – comparisons, which is a shame
because it diminishes his achievements in other departments".[7]

The British Comedy Guide editor Mark Boosey wrote "this mockumentary gets off to
a faltering start as it struggles to focus on anything in particular". but felt
"things improve when the movie does settle down on the idea of following around
and focusing on karate instructor Keith Kraft. This monstrous egocentric
'plonker' carries many of the film's best lines and set pieces, and is played
very well by the film's creator, Mark Noyce.”[8]


SOUNDTRACK[EDIT]

Songs featured in 'On the Ropes' are:

 * "You" by Neil Cousin
 * "You’re my favorite actor" by This Machine 'Smoking Monkey Remix' (Remix by
   Andy Sweet)
 * "Karaoke" by Ask Alfie
 * "I’ve been down" by Dallas Twyman
 * "Shellac" by Captain Black No Stars
 * "Islamjam" by Carbide
 * "Make a breakthrough" by Petruccio, Lamont featuring Lianne Harvey
 * "Where you sleep" by This Machine
 * "Doors" by Kenworthy
 * "Room with a view" by Lexie Green
 * "Lazy days" by The 925s


REFERENCES[EDIT]

 1. ^ "British Council's Films Catalogue".
 2. ^ "Irish Film and Television Network".
 3. ^ "Official Ben Dover blog". Archived from the original on 11 January 2011.
    Retrieved 22 January 2011.
 4. ^ "On the Ropes cinema premiere". Archived from the original on 28 July
    2012. Retrieved 7 September 2012.
 5. ^ "On the Ropes UK DVD". Amazon UK. 23 April 2012.
 6. ^ "Britflicks film review". Archived from the original on 13 January 2015.
    Retrieved 10 March 2013.
 7. ^ "A Full Tank of Gas review". Archived from the original on 8 January 2013.
 8. ^ "British Comedy Guide review". British Comedy Guide.


EXTERNAL LINKS[EDIT]

 * Official website
 * On the Ropes at IMDb
 * On the Ropes at British Comedy Guide
 * Grange farm studio
 * On the Ropes on Britscene
 * British Film Council
 * NME Online magazine
 * Interview with Mark Noyce
 * Joe Egan in the Evening Telegraph
 * Mark Noyce in the Evening Telegraph

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