Having read good reviews about his fim, I was quite keen on watching this one. But I guess these are the kind of films which I personally dont like. IN some way, shape or form, I have been unable to identify myself with these films. And considering the fact that the film is set in 30’s and talks about Communism and Marxism, It all goes above my head.

Films is set in a London boarding school. Among other things, the film focuses on 2 main characters who happen to be friend and room mates. Tommy sticks to his ideals and believes in Marx and Stalin. Guy is gay, in love with a younger pal who is forever ready to rebel against the rigid rules of the institution. The film shows the rigid, archaically proper British schools for young men where class is paramount in importance, rank reigns, and medieval views of sexuality and out of line thought are treated with public corporal punishment and (worst of all!) the inability to rise in the ranks of the ‘important’ lads. Throughout the film there is a powerful parallel between Guy’s striving to become the head of the class being thwarted by his pursuing is passion for his love of men, and the ‘religious zeal’ approach of Tommy’s absorption in Marxism. Many incidents keep happening which never got my interest until when Guy’s sexual tryst with James Harcourt is ‘discovered’, Guy is beaten in front of his compatriots, prompting him to see (with Tommy in agreement) the dead-end of British society and leave the remnants of a once glorious empire behind.

The acting was very well but like I mentioned before I personally could not relate to the film. The surroundings were beautiful and visuals striking but thats it.

Dont go on my review. Take your on call. The ratings are my personal view. (2.5/10)