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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 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 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 Gayle M (63) on 17 Aug 2011

Because Romola Garai is a brilliant actress…

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By Jean-Francois V (150) on 14 Aug 2011

Well acted period drama with quite an original plot but for some reason lacking a real blow that makes you think your watching anything other…

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By Tom W (505) on 14 Aug 2011

When Glorious 39 came out, I vaguely remember reading a very short, rather negative review of it, turning my nose up, and brushing the film…

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By Mary C (314) on 14 Aug 2011

Brilliant performances, especially from Nighy and Garai. A smart and engaging thriller, that will leave you thinking for days to come…

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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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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 Tammy M (110) on 07 Jul 2011

The plot takes a while to thicken but once it does the movie becomes much more worthwhile…

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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 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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By Janet B (98) on 02 Jun 2011

This movie had all the elements of a great Hitchcock style suspenseful thriller but somehow or other it completely lost the plot…

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By Mikey M (358) on 30 May 2011

A big fatty lump of period drama. Dreadfully realised with visual story being hammered home by dialogue overlaps throughout…

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By Therese O (54) on 08 May 2011

Enjoyable film with a simple storyline and good cast…

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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 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 Reed A (15) on 27 Mar 2011

One of those glamorous, visually stunning, romantic and ultimately terrifying films only the British can make today…

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By James C (2,975) on 17 Feb 2011

Set in beautiful surroundings this conspiracy thriller has many fine moments but is a little long winded which lessens the considerable tension…

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