I like low-budget old B & W films shot in postwar London and am usually forgiving about their shortcomings, but I found the plot of "Recoil" too basic and almost insulting to the viewer. It was a little difficult to accept that Nicholas didn't recognise Jean in his brother's waiting-room, and even more so when he didn't do so immediately at their next encounter. And it was impossible to believe that she could mask her feelings sufficiently to become, presumably, his lover.
I can accept the age gap of 13 years between Edward Underdown and Elizabeth Sellars, but he failed to convince as an attractive alternative to his brother.
OK, the length of the film was limited -and other reviewers have suggested that some footage could have been cut - but how unrealistic that someone could come in off the street and see a doctor without the receptionist taking a few personal details.
Moore and Sellars did well enough, but the old cars - especially the taxis - were more noteworthy than the supporting cast.
I can accept the age gap of 13 years between Edward Underdown and Elizabeth Sellars, but he failed to convince as an attractive alternative to his brother.
OK, the length of the film was limited -and other reviewers have suggested that some footage could have been cut - but how unrealistic that someone could come in off the street and see a doctor without the receptionist taking a few personal details.
Moore and Sellars did well enough, but the old cars - especially the taxis - were more noteworthy than the supporting cast.