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1.Testament Of Youth [1979] starring: Cheryl Campbell, Rosalie Crutchley, Hazel Douglas, Rupert Frazer, Emrys James directed by: Moira Armstrong January 22, 2001
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The main reason why I took to this 1979 BBC Drama Series was its emontional power. Cheryl Campbell is excellent, and flawless as Vera Brittain, and hardly puts a foot wrong. Watching this series again has made me realise how much of an impact it has made. It makes you feel that you're sharing the journey of life with her. You know what she's going through, what she's feeling, and in most of the scenes, you're relating to her, especially the death scenes, and the ghosts of those around her who went to war, and died plays an important role in the proceedings. This programme is also relevant to the Iraq war, and to those who have lost loved ones in subsequent wars that followed after the First World War. This programme should also serve as a warning ... Read More:

2.Face [1997] starring: Robert Carlyle, Ray Winstone, Steve Sweeney, Gerry Conlon, Leon Black directed by: Antonia Bird September 02, 2002
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This film has 3 parts. Part 1 very credible, very enjoyable. Part 2 not very plausible, but entertaining. Part 3 ridiculous action, plus ridiculous sentimentality. HOWEVER, there is an array of excellent performances - with twitches of emotion - and eyes that show inner mind activity. Even those appearing briefly - like Jason's girlfriend - give their all. The facial close-ups show the turmoil and emotion within each character. Ray Winstone is excellent, so is Phil Davis (or Davies). Robert Carlyle's southern accent is just about acceptable, but he does well given his natural dialect. The filming is very good. The music OK. For Robert Carlyle fans, Looking after Jo Jo is better, made around the same time. It's plausible and gets across ... Read More:

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