allyse67-234-997100 Turning 13 is never easy, but for Leo it's far more than his own burgeoning puberty that entangles him. His curiosity about the ways of love is confounded by his lack of father, so he turns to a young farmer on the estate where he is summering. His lower social status already makes him a fish out of water at the sprawling English estate, so the eldest daughter's attention and care for him is most welcomed. As the story progresses, his burgeoning feelings for her and curiosity about the unspoken mechanics of "spooning" begin to take a heartbreaking turn. He is caught in the midst of a Romeo and Juliet tale that leaves him feeling torn by his friendship with all the parties involved. Leo is a heartbreaking character, but also relatable. A beautiful movie to watch, definitely recommend.

Mobithailand The TV adaption of The Go-Between is excellent. Dare I say it? Yes, why not – it was far more enjoyable than the book.Yet the drama was faithful to the book in nearly every respect. It didn't need to change much because, at its heart, The Go-Between is a good story with some fascinating characters. The story relates the experiences of a 12-year old boy from somewhat straightened family circumstances who spends his summer holidays with a very wealthy school chum at his grand home in the Norfolk countryside. He is 'used' as a messenger between a wealthy young lady, (the school chum's elder sister), and her working-class, tenant farmer lover. This leads to some predictable consequences – given that the sister is betrothed to the local Lord, who has ugly facial scars from his time in the Boer War.The film spares us the unlikely contemplations of the boy messenger, but allows us to watch him as he slowly comes to realise that the business between the two is not really 'business' business, but 'love affair' business.It is particularly poignant because our little hero has developed a boyhood crush on his chum's sister and on top of this he has become a bit of a snob. He thoroughly disapproves of the clash of classes and he wants her to marry the ugly Lord.The film is brilliantly acted by one and all. I have not come across any of the actors before, save the wonderful Jim Broadbent who plays a cameo role as the boy some fifty years later.The camera work of the grand house, the characters in their Victorian finery and especially the Norfolk countryside is mesmerising. Somehow, the cinematography brings to life a long- forgotten era of England during the years before the First World War; when walking and horse carts were still the main form of transport, and a time when everyone still kowtowed to the Lord of the Manor.So much was to change so soon – as the 'boy' recalls when he returns to the area for the first time, some 50 years later. Search for this TV drama on DVD or legal download and enjoy it. But skip the book.

peli01 I have rated this film as 8 out of ten because if you ignore the original version it is an excellent production with some good performances but for me nothing can match the original 1971 version which I would give 10 out of 10.It was an almost impossible task to attempt to improve on the original and if you can't do that, why bother? Unfortunately the new film blatantly tries to copy the 1971 version in several places and inexplicably omits key lines and characters that were in the L.P. Hartley novel.And why was the new film not filmed in Norfolk? Berkshire is an unconvincing substitute. Railway buffs will also have noticed that the station shown was obviously southern, probably the Bluebell Railway, not at all like a Norfolk station.

Paul Evans Leo recounts his life, the Summer of 1900 had a huge impact on his life, when as a 12 year old he went to stay with School friend Marcus and his family. Since that Summer Leo has lived in the Shadows of the past. Leo is enchanted by the beautiful Marian, she recognises that Leo is from a humble background, and as they are surrounded by such wealth she takes pity on him and treats him to new clothes. Her motive for doing so though was to sneak off and meet with someone. Whilst out playing Leo heads to the farm owed by Ted Burgess, Leo falls and gets patched up by Ted, Leo offers a favour in return, he is to carry a message back to Marian. Young Leo becomes the go between for the two who are conducting a secret love affair,carrying messages back and forth. Marion's engagement to the Wealthy Viscount Trimingham is announced and the love triangle seems doomed.A true tale of class and forbidden love, this was a glowing adaptation, it's been a long time since I saw the 70's version, but this was excellent. A definite bright future ahead for young Jack Hollington (Leo) he managed to outshine a totally wonderful cast, he was just incredible, a hugely talented young man. It's brilliant acted by all, but Lesley Manville should get a special mention as the cold Mrs Maudsley.Favourite scene for me had to be the discussion between Leo and Marian, when as a confused youngster he can't understand why Marian couldn't marry her true love Ted. It was just wonderful.The scene of Mrs Maudsley bullying Leo into divulging the secret place of assignation between Marian and Ted was tough to watch.You cannot help watch this and help feel sad for Leo, manipulated by both Marian and Ted, both used him badly, Trimingham treated him very well and knew all along what was going on, never once turning on Leo.Bravo BBC 9/10