Henry Metcalfe

What’s not to like about Michele Dockery! Easy watching, fairly predictable plot, main characters perform well, with some inoffensive humour. Off screen characters are the only real letdown to an enjoyable ninety minutes

Authentic location use and period appropriate language ( rather than the often use of ‘americanese’). Sensible cross referencing to elements of the Bram Stoker novel and use of themes from the days of Hammer Horror. An enjoyable retelling of a familiar tale

In my opinion the subject matter would have been better served in documentary fashion. I found the production and character portrayal to be amateurish, and Dean Norris’ performance particularly irritating ( which came as a disappointment given how good he can be and was in ‘Breaking Bad’). The various female characters were a combination of parody and wrong era, the latter referring to their appearing more from present day Hollywood than 1940s States. By all means seek out the story and its significance; just don’t waste your time on this lightweight production.

Quite a slow moving, nuanced exposition of the Magdalene launderie scandal, seen from the perspective of an Irish family - Cillian Murphy’s character specifically, as he slowly appreciates his own good fortune as compared to what could have been. It also displays the power held by the Catholic Church in Ireland, whereby it was seen to be safer to turn a blind eye to the obvious rather than risk being ostracized. The pace of the action I took to reflect the everyday slow pace of small town life, much of it mundane, with an unquestioning acceptance of the Church’s authority. An understated, yet captivating performance from Murphy, quite a contrast to ‘ Thomas Shelby’. The film’s ending comes as something of a surprise

Something of a rehash of GI and overly reliant on battle/fight sequences. No standout individual performances ( and possibly Denzel Washington’s worst ).

Excellent leading performance from Charlene McKenna. Several interesting twists and turns, which leave loose ends, enough for a second series? Agree with other reviewers re: poor supporting roles in some ( but not all) instances

As a former adoption worker I found this to be one of the truest representations of the process so far, intertwined with the conundrums of same sex adopters, harder to place children and adherence to ‘procedure’. I’d recommend it be used as a part of adoption preparation courses

A lengthy pro faith polemic. Don’t waste your time; life is too short

Beautifully acted and paced. Daring, at times brutal dialogue, saying the things we all sometimes wish we had said.

Real life characters in situations many of us have experienced