And When Did You Last See Your Father? Details

[Highly rated reviewer]

Another British winner

This is an excellently filmed and acted fact based drama about loss and understanding, everything about this is quality and the atmosphere is just right. Be warned, it is not the happiest movie out there, but it explores the interaction of family life from the 60s to the present day to absolute perfection. If you are looking for action and pace this would not be a film for you, if you are looking for a thoughful insight into the hopes, fears and regrets of a British family then this completely hits the mark. That it is based on a true story makes it all the more poignant. Another winner in a year of excellent UK film output.

Moving, but ultimately unsatisfying

The script is sharp, witty and succinct. And there are great performances from Jim Broadbent and Colin Firth and particularly Matthew Beard as teenage Blake. Ultimately, however, the film is let down by its direction, which seems intent on deploying every available visual cliche; as if the director doesn't trust either the script, the actors or Blake Morrison's original story.