Review of Dean Spanley (2008) by Brendan D — 16 Dec 2008
A nomination for the Oddest Idea For A Movie 2008, the Edwardian-based Dean Spanley is also a shoe-in for the sweetest.
Dean Spanley runs for approximately 100 minutes, and for 85 of those I had no idea what was going on, what was happening or why it was happening. The final 15 minutes reveals all, though, and it's worth waiting for. . Although Northam is in almost every scene, he really doesn't have a lot to do but watch as the events unfold; his co-stars O'Toole and Neill steal the movie. O'Toole revels in playing this old man who refuses to acknowledge his sadness over losing his eldest son in the Boer War. But it's Neill who stands out: this role is difficult to play and it's a measure of the actor's talent that he pulled it off without looking stupid. Not for everyone, this.
This review of Dean Spanley (2008) was written by Brendan D on 16 Dec 2008.
Dean Spanley has generally received very positive reviews.
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