It's all quite spit-spot and British in that typical Noel Coward way and without the danger in their voices "Here come the Nazi's!" "Oh no, I say, that's just not cricket!" That sort of thing.
There is also a scene with Noel's family where they speak so fast it's like their getting paid to get it finished as quickly as possible.
But I did like the plot line and the way it was made, although the chronology got a bit lost in places. I can absolutely see why the film was recognised by the BFI for the different treatment that other films may not have had before.
I can also see the appeal for those present during the war and at the time of the release of this film. It would certainly bear more relevance on their lives I'm sure.
It gets a bit harrowing towards the end as I tend to find films about war do for me. I always start to wonder, what if that was my grandad? I was very fortunate to have both of mine survive the war, but now they are gone, that connection that I may never have met them is saddening.
332.97/1000.
There is also a scene with Noel's family where they speak so fast it's like their getting paid to get it finished as quickly as possible.
But I did like the plot line and the way it was made, although the chronology got a bit lost in places. I can absolutely see why the film was recognised by the BFI for the different treatment that other films may not have had before.
I can also see the appeal for those present during the war and at the time of the release of this film. It would certainly bear more relevance on their lives I'm sure.
It gets a bit harrowing towards the end as I tend to find films about war do for me. I always start to wonder, what if that was my grandad? I was very fortunate to have both of mine survive the war, but now they are gone, that connection that I may never have met them is saddening.
332.97/1000.