Reviews

Very disappointed with the negative reviews as a good modern film doesn't require the viewer to be spoon fed with simple bite sized story but gets one thinking about the plot and will provide the most satisfaction on second, or even third, viewing, as this film inevitably does.

The acting is superb by all key players, particularly the three main protagonists. Contrary to some reviewers, the action was not that hard to follow and, as with all good detective stories, held the viewer's attention right up to the very end, as all the pieces in the jigsaw came together, making for the greatest satisfaction, and providing justice for those who were hurt as well for those who did the hurting. I thoroughly enjoyed this film and the music score was also highly commendable. A true masterpiece.

I really think the negative comments have to do with the inevitable comparisons with the TV series. As a stand-alone film, it works very well, is very funny and fast moving, in fact, as good as the Mike Myers spoof Bond movies. All the main actors did a fine job. All in all, not a blockbuster, but a highly entertaining film, which made me smile (OK the teddy bears were a little silly !) The action and special effects were as good as you will find on more up to date movies. Fiennes, Thurman and Connery were all excellent, and the plot well thought out. A wonderfully British theme, of course, choosing the weather. I assume non-Brits will get the humour/self-parody.