As the television personality embarks upon a fresh adventure on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, we’re transported back to her acting portfolio highlights in this film many have forgotten ever existed – and based on audience reactions, there’s solid justification for that.
Back in 2012, the glamour model featured in the British comedy Keith Lemon: The Film, which has been branded as both ‘horrible’ and ‘unfunny’ by internet reviews. The film shows Brook portraying herself as a romantic prospect for the television character Keith Lemon, brought to life by Leigh Francis.
Building upon the triumph of Celebrity Juice, the beloved television quiz programme, they elevated matters and provided Keith Lemon with an entire cinema production to unleash chaos. The film’s content is provocative, crammed with risqué humour and mature comedy featuring countless famous faces making surprise appearances.
Beside Brook, Keith Lemon: The Film showcases contributions from David Hasselhoff, Gary Barlow, Peter Andre, Emma Bunton and even Jedward. Taking principal parts, nevertheless, are Verne Troyer, portraying Lemon’s guardian angel, and Laura Aikman as Rosie, Keith’s partner.
A scathing Rotten Tomatoes review says: “To be honest, it was the worst film ever. Keith Lemon is ok for TV but not for the big screen. Kelly Brook was D-list. It’s not funny at all. Holly and Fearne should have a bigger part. Overall, rubbish.”
Meanwhile another added: “To say this film is bad would be an understatement. The ‘jokes’ are that bad and immature they make you feel uncomfortable, and the story looks like it came out of a child’s English class. All in all, Keith Lemon is a terrible film.”
The comedy follows Keith after a major business failure in London and his pregnant girlfriend’s disappointment in him. Soon enough, he creates a successful phone invention that lands him millions, allowing him to live out his dreams.
He moves to Hollywood and lives it large. As his new celebrity lifestyle takes hold, he begins to date none other than beautiful model Kelly Brook. In the meantime, he owes money to Evil Steve, who in turn kidnaps Rosie, and Keith is faced with the mission of rescuing her.
Although, not everyone is in agreement, some fans of Celebrity Juice had a great time watching the 2012 movie. One wrote: “Never seen Celebrity Juice before, but thought this film was freaking hilarious!”.
Another person added: “A great and funny comedy full of just what you would get from letting yourself into the world of Keith Lemon and his crazy life. Some people think the film is crap, but if you watch it and like Keith Lemon, then you will love the film, and it is well worth the money.”
Keith Lemon: The Film, starring Kelly Brook, is available to stream now on Amazon Prime. Or, for those dying to see what all the controversy is about, it can be rented on Apple TV.
