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Feb 2 2008
ADAPTED from Blake Morrison's novel of the same name, Colin Firth plays the adult son in this reflection on parent-child bonding. Director Anand Tucker delivers a fine conclusion when old Arthur (Jim Broadbent) finally pops his clogs. But, with Firth failing to match Matthew Beard's portrayal of the teenage Blake, and the director relying too heavily on flashbacks, the film is never as moving as expected. Just like Atonement.Also out to buy for £17.99 (Blu-ray £26.99)....
Feb 2 2008
THIS film almost disappeared without trace last summer yet it's a 'proper' British movie with director David Mackenzie echoing Peeping Tom crossed with Dirty Pretty Things. Billy Elliot star Jamie Bell takes on his toughest role to date by spying on his physically-adventurous blonde hotel boss, Kate (Sophia Myles). What really gives this creepy film an edge is that Kate looks like his mother, whose suspicious death turned Hallam's life upside down. An unflinching exploration of how adolescents can be driven to extremes when their sex drive combines with teenage grief, Hallam Foe is also available to buy for £17.99, with extras including deleted scenes....
Feb 2 2008
JOE Wright's adaptation of Ian McEwan's novel has been Oscar nominated for best picture. In the summer of 1935, precocious 13-year-old Briony Tallis (Oscar-nominee Saoirse Ronan) accuses housekeeper's son Robbie Turner (James McAvoy) of a crime he did not commit. Forcibly removed from the house, will he uphold his promise to return to love Briony's sister Cecilia (Keira Knightley)... even if it's years later? With McAvoy and Knightley sharing little screen time, the handsomely-shot film has everything except real emotion. Also out to buy for £19.99, or as a box set with Wright's Pride And Prejudice (£24.99), the extras include seven deleted scenes....
