Faultless.

Rating: 10/10 (24 August 2018)

I write this moments after the credits have rolled on this movie, though pausing after some dust got in my eye......honest guv.
What a simply wonderful, delightful, well casted, acted, directed, scored piece of film making.
I honestly kick myself for not seeing this at the cinema so I could soak in the scenery and fully engross myself in the tale of Lilly James peeling (pardon the pun) back the layers of the GLAPPS story. Though again, this film fell victim of a very short run time at my local cinema and I missed it.
Every cast member is spot on with who their roles and the part they play in the story. Lily James, a favourite of mine since Cinderella, really excels in this character. Though I wish she would expand her repertoire a little, she does this type of young english lady so superbly well, why not play it again as the leading lady?
The film plays out like a murder mystery, only better. I was enthralled and captivated by a well scripted and edited story. I saw no padding, felt no unnecessary pause, it was perfectly paced and even the slightly predictable ending was concise. I don't fault the ending, it could only end one way!
I credit the Mayo and Kermode church for yet again drawing attention to this gem that more people need to seek out on streaming, blu ray or dvd. I was very tired and was going to watch a Harry Potter film for the umpteenth time but I am very glad I didn't.
I don't give 10/10 to any film without thought. I can't recall the last I gave on this site. However, in this instance, I sit trying to think how I would change this film to make the last 2 hours be more enjoyable and I cannot think of any. So surely that is a 10?
If you are after a rom com, musical, action blockbuster or comedy, forget it, don't go elsewhere, switch your brain to drama mode, make yourself a nice hot cup of tea and give this a go instead.