In this British farce, a legendary duel is destined to be repeated in an old house at Hyde Park Corner when the two descendants of the original combatants mysteriously reconvene. Based on Walter Hackett's play.
Should you bother? Honestly, if you have a soft spot for British plays from the 30s that haven't quite figured out how to be movies yet, you’ll probably get a kick out of this. It’s got that specific, dry, slightly frantic energy that makes you feel like you’re watching a stage play through a keyhole. If you hate peopl...
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Bruno Ziener
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"Should you bother? Honestly, if you have a soft spot for British plays from the 30s that haven't quite figured out how to be movies yet, you’ll probably get a kick out of this. It’s got that specific, dry, slightly frantic energy that makes you feel like you’re watching a stage play through a keyhole. If you hate people standing around in rooms arguing about honor, just skip it. It’s not for you. The whole thing feels like it’s being held together by duct tape and sheer willpower. There’s this ..."
Selwyn Jepson, D.B. Wyndham-Lewis, Walter C. Hackett
United Kingdom
