Colditz film/tv productions usually have an all male cast. This one brought welcome respite from the usual restricted diet of bed sheet ropes and Red Cross parcels, introducing female cast members. Ignore all those 1 star reviews quibbling about the unrealistic metal content of German uniform buttons or door hinge authenticity. This is a story of love and a classic wartime moral dilemma, with a side helping of betrayal. It may not be Oscar winning material but Sophia Myles is a delight (as usual), Damien does what he does best and the dual setting adds to the overall feel of life during WWII. Well worth a watch if you're not going to quibble about historical accuracy......after all, Harry Potter isn't exactly true to life, is it!
Review of Colditz
