The eagerly awaited movie adaptation of Alan Bennett’s world beating, Tony winning play is finally here, and it’s… okay. The characters are interesting but pitifully thin, the plot is pretty much nonexistent, and there’s a deeply unsettling apology for molestation that leaves a very sour taste. But there are some great scenes, a fascinating take on the meaning of teacher/ pupil roles, and Frances De La Tour, so it’s not all bad.
by Tom Huddleston | Source: 35mm Print
18 Sep 2006 4:37 PM | Submit Comment