A gritty period political thriller which requires close attention. Good for its realistic location shootings, especially the newsroom - only thirty years ago but no computers or word processors in sight. I found the incidental music a little intrusive - early crude synthesiser muzak. Film quality feels a bit like grainy 16mm. Editing and cinematography not the best (feels like it was a bit rushed at times and not set up properly) but excellent period cast.
Review of Defense of the Realm
