I loved this film SO much! I genuinely can’t think of one I’ve enjoyed more in recent memory. It’s laugh-out-loud funny and has loads of heart. Yes, I shed a few tears along the way too!
The Ballad of Wallis Island is co-written by and stars UK stand-up comedian Tim Key. Key plays Charles, a lonely and slightly eccentric man living by himself on a remote Welsh island. He hires his favourite musical duo (Carey Mulligan and Tom Basden, who is the other co-writer of the film) to visit the island to play a gig for him but things are a tad complicated by the fact they are no longer a duo on stage or off, as they were in their heyday. How Charles can afford to pay them to do this is a fun gag I won’t spoil.
The Ballad of Wallis Island is rated PG and runs 100 minutes. If you only get to one film this year, make it this one. It’s a complete joy.