Review of Glorious 39 (2009) by Konstantinos L — 26 Apr 2010

A vibrating film about secrets and lies...Romola Garai a great performer, shields character and atmosphere into the context of the plot...

This review of Glorious 39 (2009) was written by Konstantinos L on 26 Apr 2010.

Glorious 39 has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Peter B (1,397) on 08 Sep 2011

Implausible story, utterly weak ending, would have stopped watching 20 minutes in, but the wife wanted to see it. Don't bother…

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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 Jim H (1,089) on 04 Aug 2012

A woman uncovers a conspiracy involving her adopting family during the start of the Second World War…

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By Ted N (115) on 13 Aug 2012

Made the mistake of watching this twice, so am posting this as a warning to myself. Utter drivel…

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By Kristin R (603) on 26 Aug 2011

Poliakoff goes all conspiracy theory. The ruling class want peace at any price, even after war is declared. Well, so far so good…

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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 Michael K (2,029) on 30 Mar 2011

A solid pot-boiler about the fictional appeasement machinations of a family of high society Brits on the eve of WW2…

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By Rachelandjohn D (24) on 02 Nov 2011

Amazing period piece about a movie within a movie & a mystery within a mystery…

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By Ellen G (473) on 16 Apr 2011

Interesting story, a bit slow, but overall ok…

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By Fiona N (138) on 10 Jun 2011

Lots of suspense...love romola/bill daughter and father combo (tho this one is unlike I capture the castle).really surprising twist…

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