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This film is available on Amazon Prime at the moment and well worth watching. It is not a happy watch but profoundly moving. The performances are amazing, especially Casey Affleck, but the little details in the direction are what struck me, like the clunky stretcher scene at a moment of incomprehensible tragedy.

Alan

In reply to Alan James - Rockfax:

Yeah it was on terrestrial TV the other night as well. I agree, several little moments of ridiculousness when it shouldn't really be funny, but somehow still is. Really good film.

In reply to Alan James - Rockfax:

A sublime piece of filmic storytelling.

In reply to Alan James - Rockfax:

It deals with the utter tragedy of the story in a way that avoids its use as the main reason to watch. What makes the film special is the way it deals with human relationships and focusses on certain realities.

Having just endured "Hacksaw Ridge" (on the recommendation of my teenage daughter) I can only be thanful that there are film makers out there who understand the difference between a "good story" and a real one.

In reply to Alan James - Rockfax: saw it at the cinema and really enjoyed the quality of the cinematography