Some things don't change

This film should appeal to a wide age range of both sexes. The young will probably be amazed at how people lived only 40 years ago, while those who are older might look back with some longing at a much less congested and non-technological age. Given the differences and the changes that have occurred in sexual permissiveness, the issues that men and women face today in forming relationships are just as confusing and difficult as then. The filming is crisp and the acting superb. Look out for the scene where Alan Bates runs and skips down slippery cobbled roads and steps and ask yourself if a Director would take the same risks today with the main male lead in a film.