Beautifully shot by Kieran Evans and Paul Kelly and magnificently orchestrated by Saint Etienne, "Finistere" is one of a kind documentary, an hour long love song dedicated to an amazing city. "Finistere" is a trip throughout Londonium circa 2003, from all angles, from all backgrounds, from bad to worse, from good to ecstatic, from simple to sophisticated, from cup a tea to pint of biter,from grim council estate to lavish penthouses, from dusk till dawn and back. Saint Etienne have always been proud Londoners and their music is a perfect fit to the poetry of the constant narration of Michael Jayston, to the inspiring series of living postcards unveiling the secret heart of the city and to the earnest commentaries of Londoners about their true home. "Finistere" is indeed a love song to London as that true love implies acceptance of its object's flaws. The documentary suggests that London isn't perfect and that is most certainly what makes this love even more potent. As far as travel documentary goes, it doesn't get any better than that: all London is right here.

This film is a series of snapshot of London viewed through the eyes of a British band, Saint Etienne.I am a Saint Etienne fan. I remember "Finisterre" being released on DVD back in 2003, and it was on the shelves for 17 pounds. I thought the price was steep so I did not buy it. After seven years, I finally got to watch the film. And, wow, I am so disappointed by it."Finisterre" is a collection of shots filmed in London. It can hardly be called a film. There is no plot. I find it so boring to sit through minutes of graffiti, bicycles and uninspiring council blocks of London. It does nothing to promote London, actually people might get put off by it. I don't understand, why would Saint Etienne present London's unglamourous side when they are obsessed with it? "Finisterre" seems to be a self indulgent project. I guess the meanings behind the shots can only be comprehended by the filmmakers and the band. I am so glad I did not buy it when it first came out.

Being a fan of Saint Etienne and the City of London, I was very excited to see this movie on the list of the Vancouver International Film Festival. This movie has great shots, an absolutely excellent soundtrack and interesting insights into a 'not so well known' London.The movie is held completely in 'dark' colours, which I personally don't like too much. Furthermore the narration was a little too British and the comments sometimes got a little flat. Other than that, there are some great comments by Londoners and excellent shots. FINISTERRE doesn't glorify London by showing all the great attractions of the city, but rather gives deep insights in what London is really like. From the East end to the vibrant centre with its music scene as well as the 'special little retreats' for Londoners.All in all:+Great Soundtrack +Nice shots +great insights-Narration -Tiering to watch at times -Very dark pictureWorth watching! I give it a 7/10

As a fan of St Etienne, I was looking forward to seeing this but I'll admit to being a little disappointed, there wasn't really enough of their music to make it essential for me. The portentous voice over was a little too "Little Britain", and although the film started well, the eulogising over London started to become irritating towards the end. Phrases like "Anyone with any ambition at some point moves to London" won't go down too well outside the M25. Still, what there is of the St Etienne soundtrack is predictably good, and there are enough interesting shots of London to make Finisterre worth viewing. I'd recommend it to anyone who's a fan of the band, or who's interested in seeing the less touristy side of London.