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The Darkest Hour (2011)
Well made with good ideas
Definitely not the most original film I've ever seen but unless you're looking for citizen Kane every time you go the cinema I suppose you'll never be happy. The acting in this film was on the top side of good and the plot flaws are forgivable as the action keeps ticking along at a nice pace. I do like films where characters that are introduced midway through get to be involved rather than just peripheral figures and this is a good example of this. Absolutely love it being set in Moscow and not having to put up with too many annoying US teens who have to look good before acting ability is considered. All in all an enjoyable couple of hours that does draw you in. And the aliens are really good, which helps!!!
The Last Detective (2003)
Viewing figures going down for every programme.
The excuse for this gem of a series that it was losing viewers just doesn't ring true. From 1990 onwards every single programme was losing viewers due to sky TV, I'd like to think that many were videoing this and it never lost many viewers at all.
Anyway to the important stuff. Peter Davison is as ever brilliant. I watched him when I was a lad in "all creatures" and having read all the books thought he brought Tristan to life exactly the way Herriot wanted. Sean Hughes is a great foil, I also remember him as a young comedian and his show. The rest of the cast are top notch and you believe every character....even the daft ones. The cast progression through the series is paced very well letting you into each one a bit more, Emma Amos in particular.
All good things must end and people move on to new projects so this series must be remembered for what it was, classic British comedy drama which is done better here than anywhere else. A must see.