Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

DVD: Glorious 39, For retail & rental (Momentum)

Reviewed,Nicholas Barber
Sunday 04 April 2010 00:00 BST
Comments

Stephen Poliakoff's latest is a languidly paced mystery-thriller set on the eve of the Second World War.

You can luxuriate in its cast, ravishing couture, sumptuous country houses and all-round prestigious atmosphere... but there's no getting past how silly the plotting is. It depends on a cabal of conspirators recording their treasonous meetings, leaving the recordings lying around, and then gruesomely murdering anyone who hears them, however close to the conspirators they might be.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in