Andrew Watson

Of all the generally excellent content on Channel 4's Walter Presents, this is right up there with the best. Excellent often complex plot lines, superb acting and what is really well handled across the four series is the subtle insights into the characters and their development. A few of the plots on series 4 have just been incredible.

I thought this was an excellent depiction of what a civil war in modern day USA would probably look like. If you're looking for a sentimental blockbuster with a lovely happy ending, this is not for you. Its chief strength was its lack of sentimentality and realism. It was also a smart move concentrating the story on 4 photojournalists and their own personal experiences as they travelled from New York to Washington with the aim of interviewing the incumbent President This gave the film real focus and a strong pivot.The acting was really top drawer and the cinematography especially the final battle scenes near the end were outstanding. Oh yes the soundtrack was excellent as well.

Just watched this as it turns out by the not so good reviews at the time, a very under rated film. Absolutely excellent portrayal of the sheer manipulative evil of Manson and its devastating effects on his "disciples", basically very impressionable, vulnerable young people through the eyes of three of them who had carried out the killings. Terrific acting from all and left you feeling really harrowed and sad