Is Goodbye Granadaland Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2013)

📖 The Core Premise

With the release of Goodbye Granadaland (2013), audiences are invited back into the world of Documentary. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "As ITV's move from its iconic base on Quay Street to the Orange Tower at MediaCityUK nears completion, this tribute looks back at 56 years of Granada television. Beginning from its inception in 1954, including rare archive footage of its co-founders, brothers Sidney and Cecil Bernstein, replays archive clips of some of the programmes and performances filmed and produced there - from Coronation Street, Prime Suspect, Jewel In the Crown, and Stars In Their Eyes, to the television debuts of The Sex Pistols, Take That, and the Beatles."

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. In Goodbye Granadaland, even the presence of Peter Kay struggles to save a script that feels disjointed. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Documentary. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Goodbye Granadaland worth your time? If you appreciate Documentary films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Goodbye Granadaland misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 67 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.