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The Go-Between (1971)
One of the greatest films ever
Of course, it is all a matter of personal taste. However this film captures the painful endurance of Leo as his country collapses towards war, a rigid society faces its own internal turmoil and Leo is stripped of his innocence before he is ready.
Set during a blistering summer before the First World War in which Leo stays with the wealthy family of a schoolfriend, the story revolves around Leo's new acquaintances amongst the adults of the family and their circle of socialites (his friend is confined to bed with measles). Leo is drawn into acting as a messenger between Marian and Ted Burgess, a local yeoman farmer.
Beneath the surface is a compelling tension that encompasses Marian, her suitor (Viscount Trimmingham), Ted Burgess and Marian's mother. All of this is witnessed by Leo who has to deal with his burgeoning but still confused understanding of the situation and his own schoolboy affections for Marian.
The story boils to a climax when the oppressive summer finally breaks and the dramatic revelations violently alter the course of personal lives, society and England.
Windtalkers (2002)
One of the worst films in a long time
If you like seeing Nicholas Cage looking fatigued but resolute, interspersed with Nicholas Cage looking resolute but fatigued then you're in for a real treat. However you would be in for an even bigger treat if he could do it well.
100% dull and boring. 100% Hollywood sentimental bilge. 100% lacking in flow or story fabric.
I sat through this film marveling at the utter lack of direction. I was left speechless by the sheer sameness of the acting throughout. An epic venture in futility (which is about the only sense in which it captured the concept of war).