The Calcium Kid

2004
R
1h 29m

IMDb RATING

5.6/10

4.8K

YOUR RATING

Following a bizarre series of events, Jimmy, a local amateur boxer, finds himself pitted in a match against the world champion.

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Following a bizarre series of events, Jimmy, a local amateur boxer, finds himself pitted in a match against the world champion.Following a bizarre series of events, Jimmy, a local amateur boxer, finds himself pitted in a match against the world champion.Following a bizarre series of events, Jimmy, a local amateur boxer, finds himself pitted in a match against the world champion.

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IMDb RATING

5.6/10

4.8K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Trivia
Set in South East London - coincidentally where Orlando Bloom grew up.

Quotes
Jimmy: I've drunk three pints of milk a day for as long as I can remember, and the benefits have been unbelievable. 'Cause of all the calcium, I've never had a filling or been knocked out. My bones are as hard as rock.

Crazy credits
The Producer acknowledges that the behavior of the character "Jimmy Connelly" in the Film does not reflect the health and safety procedures of Express Dairies

Connections
References The Rumble in the Jungle (1974)

Soundtracks
Pubrucaz
(Hanif / Mangat)
Performed by Dead Relative
Courtesy of Universal-Island Records Ltd

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Review

Featured review

8/10

Very British, Very Funny

The Calcium Kid is very funny in the tradition of "Young Frankenstein" and Monty Python stuff. Orlando Bloom shows that he can do more then play the swashbuckler. The humor ranges from subtle to absurd. The screenplay was just a little shy of pure genius. Sometimes it's nice to see a film that is just for fun. The actors have a chance to have fun and make fun of themselves. Orlando Bloom plays a wonderful part as our hapless hero. The supporting cast is great. The direction was hilarious. Pay attention though, you might miss some very funny stuff!! I give it 8/10 for the quality of work throughout the production. I literally laughed out loud several times. It's worth watching at least once, but I'll bet you'll want to see it again.