johnwiltshireauthor I say this was surprisingly good because it was a gay film, and most gay films are terrible. This one had proper actors and a really good storyline. Why only a 7 rating? Well, I wonder how long "normal" film audiences would put up with every single film they watch being miserable, and a tragedy. I would be hard pushed to name more than a handful of gay movies that are positive, or even just where both protagonists survive! It gets a bit repetitive and depressing. And it's especially poignant when the two leads are so good and the story is so intriguing. Both leads were very attractive, too, which definitely helps when you want to invest in their relationship. I found the casting of the actress playing Isobel very odd. At first glance, when Tim first sees her, I thought she was an old woman. She's not, but she is definitely odd looking, and wholly unconvincing as someone Tim would have fallen for. Maybe that was the point. Being so pretty himself he was looking for something different. Anyway, this is a good film. It's a bit dated now. Letters? Haven't seen a letter in a film for a good while. But despite that I'd recommend this if you like gay movies.

megger-3 I quite agree this is a fantastic story and contains all of the elements that run through relationships of this type. Marc Warren steals the show with a performance that gives the right level of menace. Anyone with an ounce of sensitivity would be moved. It is a travesty that this title is not available in general. I would love to own a copy in any format, but probably never will. The BBC produce a lot of fodder for the general public yet still miss releasing gems like this. If anyone thinks that they can persuade the powers that be to get this title onto DVD then please do so. Marc's major work since then has been the Hustle series, a very different story, but in which he is equally excellent and supported by other excellent performances including those of the veteran actor Robert Vaughan.

AlanLight-2 I stumbled across this excellent movie on late-night Canadian television, and I was simply blown away. I'm so glad I was able to record it because I learned later it has only rarely been shown in Canada, has never been shown on TV or anywhere in America, is not on DVD or VHS, and not likely to be released in those formats either. I showed this film to a friend of mine who is involved in the movie industry and he was so impressed he contacted the producers to try to buy the rights to release it on the film festival circuit and then put it out on DVD and he gave up because they showed absolutely zero interest in it. I fear this is one superb movie destined to be seen by very few people, which is a shame. It is among the very best gay-themed films I have ever seen. Based upon a mystery novel, it has many unpredictable twists and turns, is beautifully and professionally photographed, and the acting is great. It leaves you on the edge of your seat.

hedgehoglover This film explores, then examines, the nature and presence of love but does not attempt to explain it. That is the hallmark of its success.From the opening sequence through the rolling credits, we are invited to believe that although gender and jealousy may present obstacles to true love, they will never defeat it. It is an invitation we cannot refuse.The plot for all its reliance on coincidence and remote possibility, serves to remind us that true love may be easy to recognize but difficult to find, in a world of increasing cynicism and heartbreak.Moreover, it encourages us to accept that the experience of true love defies logic and analysis but rather should be savored, for love, like life, is transient - in the face of time and changing circumstance.Most memorable line: `I love you, my adorable hedgehog. Never not.'