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The Final Test [1953] [DVD]

Jack Warner , Robert Morley    Universal, suitable for all   DVD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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  • Actors: Jack Warner, Robert Morley, George Relph, Brenda Bruce, Richard Wattis
  • Format: Dolby, PAL
  • Region: All Regions
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: U
  • Studio: Odeon Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 6 Aug 2007
  • Run Time: 87 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000RWDYFE
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 54,895 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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A cricketer looks forward to his last test match, but is astonished to learn that his son would rather write poetry than watch his innings. Real-life cricketers of the day make appearances. The screenplay is by Terence Rattigan.

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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Black & White, Booklet, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: Sam Palmer is a cricket player who is playing his last matches of his career. His son, Jackson, is a poet who disappoints Sam by not attending his next-to-last game. Then Jackson is suddenly invited to the home of Alexander Whitehead. Jackson fears he will miss Sam's last game - but it turns out that Alexander is a cricket fan. ...The Final Test

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4.0 out of 5 stars Cricket Most Certainly does Matter. 18 July 2009
By Bob Salter TOP 100 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:DVD
A film based on the noble sport of cricket is a rarity indeed, although strangely enough there is little in the way of action and more on the games rules and etiquette. If you want more in the way of cricketing action then the Bollywood movie "Lagaan" does a pretty good job. Despite the lack of action on the hallowed turf of the Oval this is still a very good film. It was directed by Anthony Asquith the son of the ex British Prime Minister Herbert Asquith. The film was also greatly admired by another British Prime Minister Harold Wilson. The screenplay was by Terence Rattigan with whom Asquith collaborated with on "The Way to the Stars" and "The Winslow Boy", both very good films.

The story concerns an ageing England hero played by Jack Warner about to play his last innings in test cricket. It happens to be against the old adversary Australia in the last test of an Ashes series. Much as the beloved Freddie Flintoff will be doing in the series that is currently being fought out as I make this review. As any cricket fan will tell you, this is the one that matters. It is a gladatorial combat with a history that goes back to the Victorian era. No quarter is given by either team. Our hero aware that this will be his last game is eager for his son to see him play, but his son is more interested in poetry and arranges to see a famous poet played by Robert Morley on the day his father will be batting. This stupid boy is thankfully shown the error of his ways by the cricket mad Morley and we head to a happy ending. It is comprehensively shown that cricket does of course matter.

The film will be considered very quaint by some who watch it now. It is amusing to see our hero pop down his local the night before this important test match, and ever the professional order a lemonade. He is amazingly not mobbed by adoring fans. It was brought home to me just how much more approachable were the sporting heroes of those days. Credulity was stretched a bit with the casting of Warner in the main role. Even in an ageing role he was perhaps a little too old. His pipe smoking and kindly demeanour reminded one of "Dixon of Dock Green", and gave the impression he was rehearsing for a role in "Dads Army". Not the sort of batsman you would trust for a quick single! The film is given a bit of authenticity and period feel by the cameo appearances of some of the games legends. Len Hutton, Denis Compton, Alec Bedser, Godfrey Evans, Jim Laker and Cyril Washbrook complete a cricketing hall of fame. Even the wonderful velvet voice of the famous and greatly missed commentator John Arlott is heard to add further credence.

The film is a loving glimpse back to a time before sport was spoilt by the vast sums of money that was later poured into it, and when modern sporting heroes are worshipped like false idols. In those days they played for pride and the sheer joy of competitive sport. In the destruction of such innocence we have lost a lot. Highly recommended viewing, especially to lovers of the glorious game.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Final Test 8 Aug 2012
By Norman Cheeseworthy TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:DVD
As a fan of both cricket and classic British cinema, I was really looking forward to this film. Whilst not featuring quite as much cricket as I would have liked, we are at least treated to some cameo appearances by the likes of Hutton, Laker and Compton as well as some actual match footage from the day, which is always welcome!

It's not a bad film by any means, and I think any cricket fan will enjoy it to a certain degree, but Warner's rather lifeless efforts in his role as the aging cricketer did leave me a bit cold on more than one occasion, and I can't help but think that role could have been better cast.

However, for me the one thing to justify this film getting 4 stars is the absolutely superb performance by Robert Morley, who plays the mad poet - now that's what I call classic comedy! And that is worth the price of the DVD alone.
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5.0 out of 5 stars a great classic 17 Mar 2013
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I saw this film many years ago and was delighted to see it available on DVD. I really enjoyed seeing it again. It is a great classic British film.
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