The acting on display here is exemplary. When you have people like Jim Broadbent and Tim Curry in supporting roles, you know the main cast are of a high standard.
My only problem is, when Susannah York and John Hurt welcome Alan Bates' character into their homes, they are too 'polite' to notice how utterly bonkers he is. Turning the other cheek is one thing, but there are several instances where Bates would have earned his marching orders, however politely. As it turns out, he appears to be slightly madder than anyone realised.
'The Shout' would have made a terrific episode of vintage UK drama 'Tales of the Unexpected', where it would result in a pretty tense half hour of television. Stretched to nearly three times that, only the acting saves it from being a bit of a chore. My score is 4 out of 10.
My only problem is, when Susannah York and John Hurt welcome Alan Bates' character into their homes, they are too 'polite' to notice how utterly bonkers he is. Turning the other cheek is one thing, but there are several instances where Bates would have earned his marching orders, however politely. As it turns out, he appears to be slightly madder than anyone realised.
'The Shout' would have made a terrific episode of vintage UK drama 'Tales of the Unexpected', where it would result in a pretty tense half hour of television. Stretched to nearly three times that, only the acting saves it from being a bit of a chore. My score is 4 out of 10.