A Room With A View 1985

Starring: Maggie Smith

An innocent Edwardian girl travelling in Italy has her eyes opened to real life and romance.

Anybody who was anybody in the World of British acting is in this movie.Considering they were travelling in Italy, I didn't see or hear a single Italian. Lovely to look at, superbly acting, jsut lacks a little something for me.    5/10

The Goose Steps Out 1942

Starring: Will Hay

To steal a secret weapon, an incompetent teacher is sent into Germany in place of his Nazi double.

Will Hay can either be really annoying, as he was at the beginning of this movie, or really funny, as he often was in the classroom scenes. Nice to see Charles Hawtrey who was always my favurite in the Carry On movies. Definitely had some amusing moments.             6/10

Lambada 1990

Starring: J. Eddie Peck

A teacher spends his nights as a lambada dancer so that he can give lessons to a gang of dropouts.

Lots of fast cars and dancing. Nice to see a movie of this genre without constant swearing. A strong moralistic message which is reinforced by the end credits.       5/10

 

The Hired Hand 1971

Starring: Peter Fonda

Two Western drifters avenge the killing of their friend and settle down to work on a farm; but violence follows them.

Very downbeat movie. In this modern age, where so much is talked about mental health, you could read this very subject into this movie. Loneliness, the desire to find yourself. Interesting if low key movie.       6/10

After The Ball 1957

Starring:  Pat Kirkwood

The life and loves of music-hall singer Vesta Tilley, who married into the nobility.

I didn't know of Vesta Tilley, but Pat Kirkwood, doing a fine Julie Andrews impersonation, was very engaging and the songs were foot tapping.       5/10