Although this film is by no means great, it is worth watching for Amanda Redman's performance as Stacey. Redman is almost unrecognizable with her short brown hair and bright blue eighties suit (complete with matching eye shadow). Her character is very different to her better-known characters (Alison in At Home With the Braithwaites and Sandra in New Tricks) and demonstrates her talent and versatility as an actress.
Sadly even a brilliant actress like Amanda Redman is not enough to save this film from being a bore. The plot is very slow to unfold and the unending scenes of poverty and hopelessness make for a depressing viewing. However, it was refreshing to see a film about a war hero that was not swamped by war footage, allowing us to concentrate on Rueben's and his struggle to cope with his new life as a civilian.
Sadly even a brilliant actress like Amanda Redman is not enough to save this film from being a bore. The plot is very slow to unfold and the unending scenes of poverty and hopelessness make for a depressing viewing. However, it was refreshing to see a film about a war hero that was not swamped by war footage, allowing us to concentrate on Rueben's and his struggle to cope with his new life as a civilian.