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The performances and realistic locations set this film apart from a lot of music-related biopics. There's a realism drawn from the Deep South film sites and seemingly locally-sourced extras that bring added credibility, likely a natural extension of director Michael Apted's documentarian bona fides. I think the added dynamic of having an outsider, a Brit, in the director's seat introduces a fresh ...

A curious study of British classism that might be considered a bit quaint by modern standards but when paired with other films of the time, like Alfie, the concerns and realness of life in 60s London take on more weight. Suzy Kendall is very good in the role of Polly, spurring me to look up more of her work. The supporting cast and Manfred Mann soundtrack add to the interest, making for a notable ...

It's HOT! Criterion delivers with this treatment of DTRT, an important film that deserves a careful and colorful revisit. Visually, it pops, and the score/soundtrack are lovingly rendered. The extras are abundant and provide a deep dive into conception, production and the personalities who brought the work to life. The acting is superb, and sometimes over the top, and it all fits in Spike Lee's Be...