Realistic. Simply Realistic

Rating: 8/10 (18 January 2006)

I have read some of the other comments, and felt I should add my own. I watched the film at the weekend, with a Canadian friend, and I thought it was good. Didn't notice the accents (I am in Germany right now) but I thought the key parts were pretty close.
I have drunk in pubs where people do stand on the tables (normally after the game, rather than before). OK the singing is unlikely if too much as the old Bill will have a word. Costumes? Pretty much there. Characters doing all sorts, and then with the Firm at the weekend? Check.
Is it going to be the ultimate in movies? Not sure. Is it a good representation of the firms? Well it is the best around there. Do I know for sure? No. Am I curious about firms? Yes. The film was recommended to me by somebody who knows, and who the old bill know, as the best example out there, without running yourself. It may have dodgy accents, and a theoretical firm (GSE rather than ICF) but it is the best introduction to the environment that is around.