I love the discreet and absurd British humour. Reminds me a little of In Bruges, or to be fair - In Bruges reminds of The Baker because this was made a year earlier. A shame that it hasn't got more attention since it's a great story with great actors (Michael Gambon, in his typic...( read more)
Damian Lewis, Kate Ashfield, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Michael Gambon, Annette Badland
A hit man flees his overlords when he can't go through with a whack. He then hides out in a remote Welsh village and works as a baker, falling in love with a local vet--but cannot escape his past.
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February 3, 2009
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October 30, 2009
A surprisingly entertaining film. Always lovely to see Damian Lewis.
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February 25, 2009
pretty good...even though, at first glance looks like an usual cheapy-dozen british movie...in the end, it was quite funny...simply funny...
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September 14, 2008
The Baker was a lot better than i expected, a first time writer director with a low budget and a storyline that doesnt sound exactly thrilling who also has to rely on casting his brother to gain attention. Over all its a good British flick, not a classic but definatly worth the ...( read more)
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May 2, 2008
Pretty terrible film, didn't laugh once, in fact didnt get to the end it had to stop it it was so bad!
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April 28, 2008
Alright. Had it's share of funny moments and got me through a hung-over morning.
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April 21, 2008
Ah ridiculous fun. I love the British. A great idea and some funny wee gem's but needed a bit more help.
Love Damian Lewis. And the Welsh grannies are the best in this...
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