Review of Billy Two Hats

I recently acquired a 16mm film print of Billy Two Hats. Upon reading most of the reviews on the film, my expectation was not too high. However, upon watching the film - incidentally the 16mm print was in very good condition - I was pleasantly surprised. The film was enjoyable and I appreciated the way the story unfolded, not to slow or fast. I enjoyed the pace. The film, in my opinion was a bit short and possibly there was scope to explore the friendship between the characters portrayed by Gregory Peck and Desi Anaz Junior. The language is not to offensive and the obligatory love scene is very tastefully handled with most of it being left to the imagination and being implied with no nudity or heavy breathing and sweating. The word unpretentious comes to mind as a description of the film. I found it entertaining and a film well worth adding to my 16mm collection. A worthy investment. Robert Fourie - South Africa.