Now I can see where Harry Enfield got some of his inspiration for his parodies of wooden, black and white performances. The first scene is hilariously bad; each actor reading their lines as if no one else is in the scene. The film carries on in the same vein, punctuated with the relief of plenty of classic British slapstick. I can imagine the wartime audiences guffawing in their cinema seats. The odd dose of patriotic optimism grounds the film in its time.
The film restoration is excellent with clear picture and good sound.
For a modern audience, the terrible acting makes this all the funnier and it's an enjoyable watch.
The film restoration is excellent with clear picture and good sound.
For a modern audience, the terrible acting makes this all the funnier and it's an enjoyable watch.