malcolm naylor

Superb acting. More stagey than film but gripping . Special effects unnecessary to make classic. And this is

Can be summed up in two words. Anarchic and allegorical. Presented alternately in black and white and colour giving it atmospheric depth to emphasise it’s allegorical portrayal of how British society is controlled by class and fear. Excellent direction, acting, continuity and photography giving its audience much more than entertainment. Using a disturbing portrayal of public school life for its allegorical message it also raises the question as to why any parent would subject their children to such physical and mental torture. Other than to brutalise them, when adults, against their “lesser” contemporaries. And why teachers and senior students would inflict such cruelty on weaker vulnerable boys other than to perpetuate a class system in which war and conflict are its major activities. (and pleasures) An important film with important messages.

This is grossly underestimated and in my opinion is the best of the Bourne franchise.

Dark and different. Going back to the work of 60’s off beat plays by Orton and Milligan. Recently parodied by “say your prayers” with similar character structure.

Gripping, suspenseful, entertaining and unbelievable! But so was Apollo 13 and that was true!

How low and bad can the BBC fall. This was awful in every respect and a demonstration of the BBC’s desperation to attract audiences. It’s more skin than skill. Why do we have to pay a TV liecence for such rubbish.

Gloom and doom. But good computer generated graphics