![]() ![]() ![]() But Pegg’s Sidney is more clueless scamp than obnoxious twat. Young’s book was sharper than most because he was honest enough to note the hypocrisy of those, like him, who pursued stardom by proxy while denouncing its existence. It’s instantly clear that the film’s tone has shifted from Young’s bite and bile to something broader - but as a result it’s just a little less sharp.Īfter all, many films have pointed a finger at the absurdities of the media world - The Devil Wears Prada most recently. Cast as Sidney Young (names changed to protect the guilty), however, is Simon Pegg, a man who can’t help but be likable even when playing numpties. As portrayed in his own tome, he’s a complete tit. The book was written by journalist Toby Young in a frank admission of his own monstrous ego when, as a young wannabe, he landed a job at Vanity Fair. It should have been evident from the moment the casting was announced that there would be a huge disconnect between this film and its source memoir. ![]()
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