Review of Another Country (1984) by Ceph J — 05 Nov 2011

"Another Country" are rich boys who can't assimiliate into a public university or junior college becuse of their sexuality, political beliefs, and independence. Out of frustration, the main character (Guy Bennett) played well by a devlish handsome Rupert Everett flees to Russia to be a spy. Seems a fellow classmate commits suicide after found masturbating and Bennet is not elected prefect. It's based on a true story but the movie doesn't have a strong narrative, it's thematic. Viewers are left to draw out conclusions for themselves and I give the movie a low rating because it's not worthwhile.

One of the draws of the movie is watching young actors like Cary Elwes and Colin Firth. Movie is based on a stage play so has lots of dislogue but I couldn't follow much of the accents, subtitlies would help. However, it wouldn't earn more than 2 stars since nothing much happens and could be described as a boring movie which is a cardinal sin.