That was pretty wonderful. I knew nothing about it other than it being Noel Coward, John Mills and David Lean involved. Didn’t know it was in colour for a start - and that makes a real difference in making it feel present. Such a rich, funny, moving and authentic feel of lower class London family life between the wars. Brilliantly evoked in a way I don’t think I’ve seen before. All those posh actors (save maybe Stanley Holloway who was…
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The Abyss 1989
Groundbreaking effects for what is otherwise a sub Alien/The Thing “isolated group in danger” film for the most part. Endless exposition couples with a constant stream of unrelated incredible events falling one on top of the other for what seems like forever. Benign aliens then decide to put the wind up mankind for jokes and love conquers all. Nuts.
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