We'll Take Manhattan (2012 film) explained

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Director:John McKay
Music:Kevin Sargent
Country:United Kingdom
Language:English
Producer:Rebecca Hodgson
Editor:David Charap
Cinematography:Tim Palmer
Runtime:89 minutes
Company:Kudos for BBC/Ovation

We'll Take Manhattan is a British television film that tells the story of the extramarital affair between photographer David Bailey and model Jean Shrimpton, and their one-week photographic assignment in New York City for Vogue in 1962. Directed by John McKay, it stars Aneurin Barnard as Bailey and Karen Gillan as Shrimpton. The film was first broadcast on 26 January 2012 on BBC Four in the UK, and in the US on Ovation on 11 February 2012.[1]

Cast

Production

The film was shot in London and New York.[2]

To recreate the 1962 Vogue cover shoot, the filmmakers used a variety of techniques, including using the same or near identical locations in Manhattan, as well as using a combination of props and computer-generated imagery.[3]

Soundtrack

Jazz music, composed by Kevin Sargent, is used throughout the film, reflecting David Bailey's love for the genre. Dedicated themes accompany each of the main protagonists.[4]

Reception

Critical response

Positive reviews lauded the performances of Aneurin Barnard, Karen Gillan, and Helen McCrory.[5] [6] [7] [8] The Arts Desk compared the film to 1960s period-themed shows like Mad Men and Pan Am, and also pointed out the presence of anachronisms in the film.[9]

Accolades

The film received the award for Best European TV Drama at the Prix Europa awards in 2012.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 20 December 2011 . "We'll Take Manhattan" - Ovation's first original movie premieres on February 11, 2012 . 23 July 2015 . The Futon Critic.
  2. Web site: Goldman . Eric . 2012-03-03 . Doctor Who's Karen Gillan Takes Manhattan . 2024-08-12 . IGN . en.
  3. McKay, John (director) . [<!-- Behind the Scenes with Director John McKay, We'll Take Manhattan ]. DVD . 25 July 2015--> . Kudos . DVD 828 605 1 . 11 .
  4. Web site: We'll Take Manhattan . kevinsargent.co.uk . 27 July 2015.
  5. Web site: Leitch . Luke . 26 January 2012 . TV review: We'll Take Manhattan; David Bailey: Four Beats to the Bar and No Cheating; Putin, Russia and the West . 27 July 2015 . The Guardian.
  6. News: Leitch . Luke . 26 January 2012 . We'll Take Manhattan, BBC Four, review . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20120127091254/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/tvandradio/9042374/Well-Take-Manhattan-BBC-Four-review.html . 27 January 2012 . 27 July 2015 . The Telegraph.
  7. Web site: Sutcliffe . Tom . 27 January 2012 . Last Night's Viewing: We'll Take Manhattan, BBC4 Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy, E4 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20120128163708/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/last-nights-viewing-well-take-manhattan-bbc4br-noel-fieldings-luxury-comedy-e4-6295427.html . 28 January 2012 . 27 July 2015 . The Independent.
  8. News: Smith . Aidan . 29 January 2012 . TV reviews: We'll Take Manhattan Birdsong How the Brits Rocked America . 12 August 2024 . The Scotsman.
  9. Web site: Tyler . Kieron . 27 January 2012 . We'll Take Manhattan, BBC Four reviews, news & interviews . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20210421081221/https://theartsdesk.com/node/24972/view . 21 April 2021 . 2024-08-12 . The Arts Desk.
  10. Web site: Prix Europa 2012 Television Awards . 12 August 2024 . Prix Europa.

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