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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
This is an early Pinter play, almost a youthful caprice: it's almost a comedy, but - as you'd expect - with disturbing echoes. The cast is excellent: it's hard to think of how three of the roles could be better played than they are here by Alan Bates, Helen Mirren and Malcolm McDowell. I have reservations about Olivier, though: he doesn't always have the restraint that Pinter requires and though he gives a very exciting rendering of Harry Kane, here, I can't help thinking it's not quite what Pinter was asking for. Sample his final 'big speech' to see what I mean.
Otherwise, though, this is strongly recommended.
Otherwise, though, this is strongly recommended.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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Terrifically acted by an amazing cast - Laurence Olivier, Alan Bates, Malcolm McDowell, and Helen Mirren - this is a fun, creepy and disturbing adaptation of the Harold Pinter play.
Not really opened up for TV (it was made for the BBC), more a photographed play.
But the writing and acting are so delicious, and Michael Apted does such a solid job modulating the intricate tones, that the rough edged visual
style doesn't matter, as we slowly piece together what did or didn't go on between McDowell and Mirren when they happened to meet at an hotel
out of town, and the repercussions on their relationships at home; McDowell with Olivier, Mirren with Bates.
A must for any fan of Pinter's or the cast.
Not really opened up for TV (it was made for the BBC), more a photographed play.
But the writing and acting are so delicious, and Michael Apted does such a solid job modulating the intricate tones, that the rough edged visual
style doesn't matter, as we slowly piece together what did or didn't go on between McDowell and Mirren when they happened to meet at an hotel
out of town, and the repercussions on their relationships at home; McDowell with Olivier, Mirren with Bates.
A must for any fan of Pinter's or the cast.
22 of 26 people found the following review helpful
this is an example of the kind of quality drama that used to be seen on tv. something we used to be able to be proud of and look forward to. something of the like we should be demanding these days. it's beautifully done. beautifully executed and acted by all 4 actors. all perfectly pitched, not least by olivier. he brings an underlying anxiety and sympathy to the character wrapped in pride and a need to control. a vulnerability that the other characters don't need to yet feel, wonderfully conveyed. olivier brings the sensitive touch of complexity perfectly juxtaposed with alan bates's character and interpretation. they really don't do anything like this these days and more's the shame of it.
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