What a joyful romp! This is one of the most entertaining films I have ever seen. Anyone who's ever participated in theatre will feel right at home! Imagine trying to put on a play with only 2 weeks rehearsal....imagine trying to put on Hamlet, with virtually no budget and only 2 weeks rehearsal! Filmed in black and white, the movie very easily translates the bleakness of the situation, but the diverse group of actors learning to relate to each other, their characters and life in general is heartwarming, and at times heartbreaking. Featuring a marvelous ensemble cast with such stellar performers as Richard Briers, Joan Collins, Nicholas Farrell, Celia Imrie, Michael Maloney, and the inimitable John Sessions joined by the enormous talents of Hetta Charnley, Mark Hadfield, Gerard Horan, and AbFab's Julia Sawalha. The film is written and directed brilliantly by Kenneth Branagh.
Review of A Midwinter's Tale
