The End of the Game

An original premise - the ardent vegan and the diehard old colonial eccentric finding more in common than might be expected. A respectful and humorous view of a character who is now almost extinct - a genuine eccentric. Greatly enjoyed the sympathetic treatment and what in essence is a sad story about a lonely individual - no poking fun or judgement. A delight to watch.

I was a bit dubious about watching this documentary - mainly as i find hunting abhorrent and depressing. I expected it to be an endless verbal tug of war between the hunter and the vegan- but David Graham Scott presented it brilliantly , and simply observed and documented without confrontational judgement. Guy Wallace certainly has some horrendous hobbies - but he's undoubtedly an interesting character.

A brilliant piece of documentary film making.

A little gem of a film. It's primarily a character study, the first half taking place in the snowy moors of Caithness as we follow gamekeeper Guy Wallace, a curious relic from Britain's colonial past in deerstalker and muttonchops, as he goes about his daily routine. Filmaker David Graham Scott, a confirmed vegan, then accompanies his muse on safari to Africa, where the oddly-likable old curmudgeon takes part in his last big-game hunt. What's most impressive is the way the film-maker addresses his own feelings as he follows the hunt without being too heavy-handed or dainty. There is much to enjoy, from eye-opening, drunken confessions to hilarious interactions with the locals, this is superior film-making of the highest calibre.

This isn't what you expect. It's not really a story of Vegans versus Hunting, despite the fact that it sells itself as this and appears to be going that way from the outset. To me, it ended up being a story of past meets present and an exploration of what it's like to be nearing the end of life's journey. Should you try and fit in as your final years approach, or end your life happy regardless of what others might think of your past and present choices. It's like hearing your Grandad say Negro, you wince for a moment, then realise that in context of what he's saying he isn't being racist, he's just used an outdated word in a world he'll soon be leaving. It leaves you questioning your thoughts and sometimes feeling happy, sometimes guilty for giggling at the inappropriate moments and also feeling sad as you glimpse a part of your future to come.

This film was a fantastic character piece. Sir Guy Wallace is a true relic in this day and age. This is so much more than just a documentary about a big game hunt. The film presents both the filmmakers vegan point of view as well as the perspective of an old colonialist trying to relive his glory days. David Graham Scott did a fantastic job of stating his views on hunting as well as paint Sir Guy Wallace as someone who is to be studied and appreciated as a living piece of history.