christopher-wollen
in the Play For Today vein.Balanced, well paced - not that gentle.All acting good and straightforward. I ended up in Edinburgh like that once and the reality is that you are more angst ridden i.e. you do have to get home somehow - but so what - this was an evening of TV and the characters were well observed.Other reviews go on about Helen Elizabeth (who was good) but James Borough was really well cast also.There was no theatrical conclusion to the plot but there didn't need to be - it was a well observed moment in time and the conclusion was just that - a moment in time and a meeting which could lead to whatever.
Mike Casey
Wonderful little gem of a film, shame it was show on BBC2 at 1:15 am on Saturday morning it deserves to be on at prime time viewing I managed to catch it on BBC iplayer. Nicely paced British film, makes a refreshing change from all those "gung ho" all super fast action American films. I hope David Morrissey gets the funding to do more films of this quality. Very well written and acted by James Borough and the beautiful Helen Elizebeth. Helen Elzabeth should be watched as I think she has the talent to go far. I can not recommend this film to highly, watch it if you get the chance I don't think you will be disappointed. Apart from that I can't really add any more to this than has already been said.
beresfordjd
This is a little gem of a movie. It's simple and unassuming but very effective for that very fact. the central performances do not miss a note and the viewer really becomes involved in their relationship. It is a triumph of the "less is more" school of film-making. David Morrissey has every right to be proud of what he has done with this production. It has as its background the city of Liverpool, for which the director shows great affection. The central actors also had a hand in writing and screenplay and I believe that is why it feels so real and believable. If you catch it as I did (i saw it today, having recorded it from TV a few days ago) not expecting to become so absorbed by it -you will just love it . Not only that the soundtrack is great and includes a song by one of my favourite bands-Fairport Convention-the classic lineup. A pity about the unresolved ending but one can add one's own.
grahame12
This was David Morrissey's first venture into screen writing and he has created a delightful homage to his hometown. It is a very gentle story with a very simple plot about relationships. I feel he was on a winner with the original story by the gorgeous Helen Elizabeth who also starred in the piece. There isn't any CGI or heavy action just a delightful character driven drama. If you come from the North West like me it is a sure fire winner. It is a pity that small films like this don't get more publicity - it has just been given very small billing in the Radio Times and shown at 11.45 pm on Sunday night! - what a shame. I hope that Morrissey can now generate backing for another go and especially that we can see more of Helen Elizabeth.