Film Reviews by gs

An interesting film wherein Thompson inhabits the role of a judge very accurately until one key moment. The young man in question doesn't always convince but the basic premise of the film is a good one and should be of interest to all. For once the procedural and legal aspects of the case seem to have been properly researched which makes a pleasant change (in contrast to the execrable 'Shetland' currently being screened on TV where evidence is tossed around as though it were yesterdays paper). The aggressive questioning of the father seemed a little excessive

I disagree with some of the comments about Tucci's role - clearly driven to distraction by his wife's one-track mind he is driven into a corner. Also not sure about the 'loosely based on fact' comment - a good number of these cases have come to court and at least it was made clear that it is the welfare of the child that is paramount not the wishes of the parent? Several national newspapers have never grasped that fact.

A historical drama set in pre first world war Budapest should have been a promising premise - but no.

A convoluted plot with a female lead possessed of one expression about whom it was impossible to care, complete with an indecipherable and mysterious background. A confused plot, staccato jumps from one scene to the other in a film trying so hard for enigma and mystery it became incomprehensible. My wife left halfway through and I stuck it out to the end - just. I'd give it no stars if I could