Review of Glorious 39 (2009) by Gayle M — 17 Aug 2011

Because Romola Garai is a brilliant actress.

This review of Glorious 39 (2009) was written by Gayle M on 17 Aug 2011.

Glorious 39 has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Robert A (771) on 05 Sep 2011

I thought this was a great movie. Not boring at all if one thinks back to the time this movie was cast. It had me researching England during WW2…

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By Jennifer E (215) on 05 May 2012

A Gloriously Old-school Conspiracy Thriller, Taut and Gripping Glorious 39 is an engaging atmospheric conspiracy thriller…

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By Phil C (258) on 06 Sep 2013

Imponerende cast anført af Bill Nighy og Julie Christie med en vidunderlig Romola Garai I hovedrollen, og Poliakoffs historie rummer god suspense,…

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By Heather M (2,904) on 26 Jun 2011

It's a Alfred Hitchcock type of movie. It has lots of twists in the movie. It will keep you guessing…

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By David D (2,198) on 23 Jul 2011

Strangely enjoyable film. Very surreal throughout, but always leaving you with wanting to know what happens next…

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By Dan C (729) on 15 Oct 2010

Good story just told in a slow painful way, the sort of film you keep watching waiting for it to improve…

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By Anthony H (424) on 01 May 2012

I really enjoyed this film because not only were the costumes beautiful the performances were great…

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By David S (4,459) on 21 Feb 2012

Slow start but couldn't stop watching. Compulsively brilliant. Highly recommend this film…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 24 Aug 2011

An interesting (and simple) premise that for me never really lived up to its potential. The ending was a disappointment…

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By Caz H (231) on 13 Aug 2011

Well for a start I think Steven Poliakoff is the finest filmic storyteller working today so there was a good chance I would like this…

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