ironduke1975

This is a British gem and also a late night wake up call - because they do not let the politicians get away with anything and chase up an answer until the politicians go blue in the face (or red with embarrassment) Paxman is a legend and Gavin Hesler is a great 2nd in command - and believe me these boys are in command of their world and space! Michael Crick makes a quirky addition to the team and also pumps in an original energy but also there is mark Urban, the analyst and respect by US Generals when talking about Iraq and its battles/hot spots. I hope one day that they make a film about the legend that is Paxman - Yeeeesss!!!!

Keep up the good work BBC2 - that's what you were created for!!

I thought the costumes (althought not historically accurate), music, acting and atmosphere were top notch!! The accents were a mixed bag of classic west-country and RP (recieved pronunciation) with great dialogue and understanding of chivalry. The sex scenes were brutal and yet strangely erotic at times and Merlin is played by N Williamsomn with utter relish but making it really entertaining. The images from Boorman and the use of water as an obsession are extremely well shot and there is fabulous hope in the use of Wagner's music. The battle scenes are realistic and harsh - water, blood and mud mixed together with pain and suffering. Great flick!! Ironduke

I loved this movie - esp. the way it starts and Nicholson is thrown away (retirement) by his company and life appears grim and undefined. The film shows us also that we don't appreciate what we have until we loose it (in this case the death of a loved one) and also that we are not perfect (affairs and misunderstanding abound). It's a story of discovery and they state of a man's mind when in retirement - like a child almost! We also can to relate that we all need relations/time with our loved ones or even someone we don't know via letter or email. Kathy Bates is also a breath of fresh air and i ended up thinking 'i wanna be like her' LOL Also, the ending is amazingly touching and made me smile inside as well as shed a tear!! Great solid work from Jack.