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2009

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"Glorious 39" is set between present-day London and the idyllic British countryside in the time before the beginning of the Second World War. At a time of uncertainty and high tension, the story revolves around the formidable Keyes family, who are keen to uphold and preserve their very traditional way of life. The eldest .. Read more

Starring	Romola Garai, Bill Nighy, Julie Christie, David Tennant
Director	Stephen Poliakoff
Genres	Drama, Romance, Thriller

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- Read our interview with Poliakoff hereA political yarn â" sometimes creepy, sometimes daft â" in the Hitchcockian... read more on Time Out
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- - Dave Calhoun
  - Time Out
  - 23 Oct 2009 at 02:16
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- - 63
  - 5
  A one-man genre
  
  This was a bit disappointing - it was not cinematic enough, but was really a good two-part TV drama on the big screen. Afterwards, as I began to think about the... read more »
  
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  - Edinburgh
  - 03 Dec 2009 at 20:34
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- - 0
  - 0
  One Big Plot Flaw!
  
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  If you were going to do away with everyone who supported Churchill's 'fight them on the beaches' philosophy, it would make more sense (and involve ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 19 Apr 2012 at 20:40
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  Disappointing from Poliakoff
  
  Very disappointing for Poliakoff - some fairly good performances from main cast but did not 'grip' me as I had expected
  
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- - BlueWren
  - 5 reviews
  - 06 Dec 2011 at 10:35
- - 0
  - 0
  Just watch out for the clues
  
  This is a film that looks into the life of a wealthy family set in 1939. After watching the film, I listened to the commentary and was gobsmacked at the clues I... read more »
  
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- - Surprised
  - 1 review
  - 05 Dec 2011 at 20:53
- - 0
  - 0
  Glorious 39
  
  Yes, I did like this film because I loved this period and the beautiful setting etc. The film began very well and I thought it would be really good. However, it... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 29 Nov 2011 at 15:26
- - 0
  - 0
  Very Dissapointing
  
  Very dissapointing. Started off well but went downhill.
  
  Great actors but weird story, didn't really understand the ending.
  
  I won't... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - 15 Nov 2011 at 18:27
- - 0
  - 0
  Get Immersed in Glorious 1939
  
  If you only like high octane action blockbusters, then this really isn't for you. Glorious 39 is rewarding for those with the patience to wait for the ... read more »
  
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- - Donster
  - 1 review
  - Horley
  - 09 Nov 2011 at 20:25
- - 0
  - 0
  Not so very glorious after all
  
  At the outbreak of war, the adopted daughter of a wealthy aristocratic MP uncovers evidence that her family are involved in a plot to negotiate peace with ... read more »
  
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- - Oldbloke
  - 238 reviews
  - Sidmouth
  - 29 Oct 2011 at 01:04
- - 0
  - 0
  Glorious Dahling!
  
  Excellent cast deliver a suitably idiosyncratic story of British upper crust treachery leading up to the Second World War. There is genuine intrigue running ... read more »
  
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- - Robinski
  - 141 reviews
  - Glasgow
  - 25 Oct 2011 at 22:44
- - 1
  - 0
  Marmite.....but I love Marmite.
  
  Glorious 39 offers a rather sinister view of family ties and loyalty. It is gorgeous to look at and revels in exploiting the excesses of the wealthy and ... read more »
  
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- 1042901
- - Jcamp
  - 28 reviews
  - Canterbury
  - 20 Sep 2011 at 20:06
- - 0
  - 1
  Stale, Wooden, Slow and just Awful
  
  Only watch this if you like war time drama and completely badly developed characters.
  
  I can tell the makers of this drama were attempting to create a... read more »
  
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- - JJ80
  - 9 reviews
  - Sowerby Bridge
  - 28 Aug 2011 at 15:08
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- - 63
  - 5
  A one-man genre
  
  This was a bit disappointing - it was not cinematic enough, but was really a good two-part TV drama on the big screen. Afterwards, as I began to think about the... read more »
  
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- 836867
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - Edinburgh
  - 03 Dec 2009 at 20:34
- - 20
  - 0
  Suspense well-maintained
  
  The plot was a bit thinly tortuous but the performances were great. To be sure there were the grand locations and if (like me) you are the product of a couple ... read more »
  
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- - Benhuczek
  - 143 reviews
  - London
  - 11 Jan 2010 at 21:20
- - 8
  - 0
  Wartime thriller
  
  With such a wonderful cast and being a Poliakoff directed movie i was keen to see this film! The story is imaginative and fairly improbable but the acting and ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Attleborough
  - 11 Dec 2009 at 11:11
- - 5
  - 0
  Who are the Traitors?
  
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  Romola Garai is in almost every scene and is attractive and a good actor.That is the main recommendation for seeeing this film. The plot is rather imnplausible... read more »
  
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- - wrightman
  - 83 reviews
  - Maidstone
  - 01 Apr 2010 at 17:30
- - 4
  - 1
  Worst film seen this year
  
  Cliche-ridden, self-indulgent, nonsensical. It is difficult the see why this film was made- it seems completely pointless.
  
  Certain scenes are set up ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Dudley, England
  - 26 Aug 2010 at 15:29
- - 4
  - 1
  Not a great end to a great film
  
  Having read the reviews I thought I'd give this film a chance and I'm glad I did as it's got a great plot its just such a shame that its not totally... read more »
  
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- 955050
- - a customer
  - York
  - 19 Jan 2011 at 00:17
- - 3
  - 0
  Amazing film
  
  I found this film gripping and inspiring. I loved the twist at the end. It was also informative and shocking for someone who didn't know a gre4at deal about... read more »
  
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- 905424
- - Midlander
  - 19 reviews
  - Midlands
  - 14 Jul 2010 at 13:20
- - 3
  - 0
  Would be excellent if not for the weak ending.
  
  This film is brilliantly engaging and well acted. The scenery and costumes are beautiful, I thought the stroyline was brilliant... and then came the ending. ... read more »
  
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- - DollyDiablolique
  - 39 reviews
  - Leeds
  - 01 Jan 2011 at 12:14
- - 2
  - 0
  Inglorious 39?
  
  I seem to like this more than most people despite it being a fairly simplistic Poliakoff narrative. The plot concerns an adopted daughter having come of age ... read more »
  
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- - russio
  - 156 reviews
  - Harlow
  - 07 Apr 2010 at 12:13
- - 2
  - 0
  glorious 39
  
  This was an intriguing film with moments of poigancy, happiness briefly and deceit which unravels itself through the story. Good viewing great costume drama and... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - midhurst england
  - 22 Jun 2010 at 16:28

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  "Glorious 39" is set between present-day London and the idyllic British countryside in the time before the beginning of the Second World War. At a time of uncertainty and high tension, the story revolves around the formidable Keyes family, who are keen to uphold and preserve their very traditional ...