Half Broken Things Reviews

Violence uncalled for

We did not finish the film although we enjoyed the first hour or so tremendously. Felt the scene where the clergyman was beaten to death quite out of character.

Utterly brilliant

Absorbing and finely detailed film showing once again what a fine actress Penelope Wilton is. The twists and turns of the plot are perfectly judged and keep you guessing right up until the very end. The rest of the cast are just as good, and their sensitive portrayals are all perfectly tuned and acheive a coherent whole. Towards the middle of the film there is just one coincidence that seems a little far fetched, but if you are willing and able to get past this then the rest of the film is totally perfect; what appears to be sunshine and light on the outside is actually a screen for darkness festering within.

Brilliant, completely absorbing in a quiet and unassuming way, but nonetheless completely gripping.

Found this by complete accident while looking for something else and am now very glad indeed that I did.

Suprisingly brilliant!

I only chose this to make up the numbers in my list of titles. I'm really pleased that I did. So far this is the best DVD I've been sent.

It was really refreshing to watch something with a really excellent story, full of twists and suprises; It had me cringeing, gasping and quite on the edge of my seat. It had me thinking for days. Truly unmissable

[Highly rated reviewer]

Highly recommended

Being a fan of Morag Joss I rented this DVD having discovered that I'd missed the original TV broadcast. This is one of the best films I've watched in a long time, first rate cast, a brilliantly-crafted storyline with some clever compromises to that of the book given the top quality production it deserves. Do rent, buy and of course, read the book!

poignant

can't remember much about this now, other than I quite enjoyed it at the time.

did nothing for me

gave up after 10 minutes.

Gentle film

A gentle fairy story type film - well worth watching on a Sunday night

Not bad at all

Filmed very much like a British drama, no great production value or fancy editing, but great performances and an intriguing story. Enjoyed far more than I expected to!

Half Broken Things

A very interesting film, very well made and brilliantly acted. However I found it stightly disturbing. A good film but I remain abiguious about it.

Elizabeth Sutton

Touching but not soppy. Disparate characters form an unlikely bond.