A reclusive and socially-awkward lotter winner hires his favourite folk-music duo to perform on his remote island, but reuniting the former couple reveals insecurities and old wounds re-open in this delightfully sharp, very warm-hearted, joyous and genuinely funny movie. Its gentle whimsy plays beautifully alongside its heartfelt humanity, with a consistently snappy, well-written and entertaining script, which mines the fine detail of the characters and their relationship(s) extremely well. Carey Mulligan is fragile and charming, and Tim Key delights as the well-meaning and frequently inappropriate host who is the perfect foil for the talented Tom Basden as the bewildered and committed musician dropped into this bizarre situation, their odd-couple relationship being great fun to watch, as is the difficult and sometimes abrasive relationship between the former singing partners. The acoustic performances by Basden and Mulligan are rather lovely and authentic, and as a testament to love, creativity and savouring the good times, The Ballad Of Wallis Island is simply an utter joy to watch.
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