Review of Hope and Glory (1987) by David T — 22 Sep 2009
A truly endearing tale that so aptly preserves time and place; it's regional voice and ability to transport one to the similar memoirs of WASP parents (or grandparents) is remarkable. I felt like I was there, in so many scenes.
The writer/director so perfectly empathizes with his characters, that -- despite the audacious circumstances that they stumble upon -- one can never doubt their veracity.
Some of the sunset silhouettes (the hodgepodge of ages and classes clamoring after contrasting objects-of-treasure, amidst the fresh ruins of Blitz bombing) are the best in cinema.
And the voice of Churchill silencing the ambient sound arrests me as plainly as its characters who drop everything to huddle around the radio.
This film is as watchable today as it was over 20-years ago!
This review of Hope and Glory (1987) was written by David T on 22 Sep 2009.
Hope and Glory has generally received very positive reviews.
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