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Rating: 8/10 (17 October 2006)

i really enjoyed this one (restored my faith in the list). really absorbed by it, especially the early part with alec guiness in 'the oven'.
beautifully shot, really good dialogue, and interesting characters.
i was however, hoping to see a film that was more factually accurate than in fact it is. nevermind though, the gripping dialogue and sweeping landscapes coupled with the top drawer acting were enough to see me through.
alec guinness was guilty of one of those 'old school' death scenes with his dramatic collapse on to the detonator. they just don't make 'em like him anymore!
one of those films where 3 hours goes by in a flash!