The Winslow Boy

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Jack S @RT58840043 Feb 15, 2025 This intelligent and well adapted play about early twentieth century English society is supported by superior work by a fine cast (Hawthorne is a standout as the boy’s driven father). However, Pidgeon (Mrs. Mamet) is one exceptional weak point. She’s adequate to the role, but not a match for the others in either acting chops or likability. But overall this is a fine adaptation, although not the equal of the 1948 version. See more Alec B @Alec97 Dec 13, 2023 Despite the distinct lack of non-stop casual cursing, Rattigan's play is actually the perfect material for Mamet to adapt (quick detailed filled dialogue, examination of a supposed crime, etc.) and he does so without indulging in too many of his quirks. See more ramona w @RT58132724 Feb 7, 2023 Such a gripping move and wonderful character study. At first glance Rebecca's performance may seem to be underplayed; however it is her cool demeanor and high intelligence coupled with the tense undercurrent with three suitors that keep one rapt. Mamet's direction is superb. He is a genius. It is impossible to take your eyes, but most especially your ears off the screen. The reasons may be to find out if the boy is lying or how the family will fare physically, emotionally and fiscally. It may be the outcome of the lie upon which the story hinges. But, Rebecca's character is much more engrossing than the fallout from the boy's possible lie. Her acting is superb. The nuances of her performance and the tension produced by her relational outcome keeps one riveted. See more paul d @PaulusLoZebra Aug 14, 2021 David Mamet's film The Winslow Boy is excellent. He takes the rich raw material of Terence Ratigan's play and brings it brilliantly to the screen. Set in London in the years preceding WWI, with evocative and convincing sets, the film has just enough "action" to allow the plot to unfold naturally, but its focus (and ours) is on the interesting and intricate characters and how the events of the film affect their relationships. All the characters are drawn well, but the performances of Nigel Hawthorne and Jeremy Northam stand out. A movie made by people who respect their audience. See more dustin d @RT12543299 Sep 25, 2020 The Winslow Boy is a nicely done period piece about a little sideshow in English history. It is a clever character drama in which the (predictable) story happens (thankfully) mostly off-screen. See more william d @acsdoug Sep 7, 2020 A bit slow perhaps, but it is a very intelligent, and oh so English, script. See more Read all reviews

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