I found this film on the box and had to watch it, because of the intriguing subject matter.
I have to confess that it took me totally by surprise, as I had absolutely no knowledge that such a place had ever existed, especially given its location and war time situation.
In simply reviewing this movie I found myself, all to easily digressing into other aspects of the World War Two era.
Being born in 1948 I am tempted to explain to those, who weren't either born here or not in that time period, something of the actual reality of life.
The movies scenario is not as far fetched as it may appear, and I urge doubters to check up on our history for yourselves, instead of merely dismissing matters off hand.
There were Nazi sympathisers, and active agents in Britain, right through society unto the royal family, Oswald Mosely and his fascists, were far from merely isolated nutters.
Yanks of course became overtly agitated, regarding 'Reds' as a far greater threat, to their overly conservative society .
For the film itself I found it a good, quintessentially British movie, with a plethora of well known actors.
I simply can't get enough of Judy Dench, and it was good to see Eddy Izard try out his acting skills.
I have to confess that it took me totally by surprise, as I had absolutely no knowledge that such a place had ever existed, especially given its location and war time situation.
In simply reviewing this movie I found myself, all to easily digressing into other aspects of the World War Two era.
Being born in 1948 I am tempted to explain to those, who weren't either born here or not in that time period, something of the actual reality of life.
The movies scenario is not as far fetched as it may appear, and I urge doubters to check up on our history for yourselves, instead of merely dismissing matters off hand.
There were Nazi sympathisers, and active agents in Britain, right through society unto the royal family, Oswald Mosely and his fascists, were far from merely isolated nutters.
Yanks of course became overtly agitated, regarding 'Reds' as a far greater threat, to their overly conservative society .
For the film itself I found it a good, quintessentially British movie, with a plethora of well known actors.
I simply can't get enough of Judy Dench, and it was good to see Eddy Izard try out his acting skills.