A first class cast adapting a Booker novel. You had expectations, but how often are these dashed. Well this didn't. An excellent film that could only have been made in Britain. A film of great humour, tenderness and sadness. The cast are all on fine form. Some great scenes. My particular fave was when they all went one-by-one into the pub toilet, to have a private cry and reminiscence for their friend/father.
Interesting to also compare the romantic 1940s and 1950s Britain, with the ugly Margate of 2002.
Interesting to also compare the romantic 1940s and 1950s Britain, with the ugly Margate of 2002.