This has to be one of the most stunning films I've ever seen.
Although it was ages ago that I saw it, this is one of those rare films that stay with you for years.
A very chilling story of World War III, done in such a way that you can't help love the characters. Based on the UK Government's woefully inadequate how to survive a nuclear war leaflets from back in the 1980s. Such wonderful ideas such as building a fallout shelter from your house doors, or painting your house white to reflect the blast come to life in possibly one of the most disturbing films ever.
The two little old age pensioners take you right through from before to after the war. And I can still see my sister and mom crying towards the end. Radiation sickness is brought to the screen in such a way you just wish that the old dears could end it all now. Yet they endure and the story of their love for each other shines through as the one hope in a World gone mad.
If you've never seen this film, I would suggest you try and find a copy. Forget the Terminator (and others of that ilk) with their flashy bangs and multi million dollar budgets, this film really brings the horror of a possible Nuclear War home.
Although it was ages ago that I saw it, this is one of those rare films that stay with you for years.
A very chilling story of World War III, done in such a way that you can't help love the characters. Based on the UK Government's woefully inadequate how to survive a nuclear war leaflets from back in the 1980s. Such wonderful ideas such as building a fallout shelter from your house doors, or painting your house white to reflect the blast come to life in possibly one of the most disturbing films ever.
The two little old age pensioners take you right through from before to after the war. And I can still see my sister and mom crying towards the end. Radiation sickness is brought to the screen in such a way you just wish that the old dears could end it all now. Yet they endure and the story of their love for each other shines through as the one hope in a World gone mad.
If you've never seen this film, I would suggest you try and find a copy. Forget the Terminator (and others of that ilk) with their flashy bangs and multi million dollar budgets, this film really brings the horror of a possible Nuclear War home.