I spent an inordinate amount of time worrying about the white rabbit.
Hoskins is on career defining form in this and it’s a really twisty love story that kept me hooked throughout despite a handful of clunky performances.
Deeply creepy and really gets under your skin. Attenborough is sensational in the lead role of course but I was quite blown away by John Hurt in this. I found his anguish and naivety so heartbreaking.
I can appreciate how this could be very uncomfortable viewing for some people. It’s deliberately oppressive and hopeless.
At times I felt it was touching on brilliance but there were a few too many stretches where it felt a little too loose for me.…
Saw this for the first time on the big screen tonight in the new 4K transfer and it was just a GLORIOUS experience. Whole new appreciation for this one. I’ve always felt this one looked a bit ‘TV’ in its production values but seeing it on the big screen (perhaps obviously) really brought out its cinematic qualities.
The colours really popped too. The teals of the water and the orange of the flames stood out. I think I might absolutely…