I saw this movie at the cinema not knowing the story and was pleasantly surprised.
This was Michael Caine's final movie and he took the role because it was the story of a man his age and a good script. The other reason was to play alongside Glenda Jackson whom he had performed with her and they had a good friendship.
The movie tells the true story of WW2 naval veteran who missed the 70th D Day commemoration due to the nursing home applying too late. His wife (Glenda) pushes him to go and he packs a plastic carrier bag and off he goes with his walker to the bus stop to head to Normandy.
The movies flashes back to the actual landings and his wife's meeting and early days with him during the war.
The story is well told. It gives respect to the veterans and shows how they deal with the still haunting memories of the war.
Germans and alloed veterans come together sharing their experiences in a moving way.
Glenda Jackson died not long after the movie was shot and her performance was fantastic.
A final curtain for two legends of the screen.
Recommend for all to see.
This was Michael Caine's final movie and he took the role because it was the story of a man his age and a good script. The other reason was to play alongside Glenda Jackson whom he had performed with her and they had a good friendship.
The movie tells the true story of WW2 naval veteran who missed the 70th D Day commemoration due to the nursing home applying too late. His wife (Glenda) pushes him to go and he packs a plastic carrier bag and off he goes with his walker to the bus stop to head to Normandy.
The movies flashes back to the actual landings and his wife's meeting and early days with him during the war.
The story is well told. It gives respect to the veterans and shows how they deal with the still haunting memories of the war.
Germans and alloed veterans come together sharing their experiences in a moving way.
Glenda Jackson died not long after the movie was shot and her performance was fantastic.
A final curtain for two legends of the screen.
Recommend for all to see.