Since it is possible I am one of only seven people on the planet who has made an effort to watch this trilogy OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL BROADCAST TIME, voluntarily and without duress, and I have reviewed the two prior episodes on the IMDb, I will try to give you a taste of this final chapter. Not an easy task. The good news is that, of the 3, the feel and direction is the most assured, that is to say, the narrative (confusing as it is, AND IT IS!) moves along smartly and keeps the viewer busy. Which is a good thing, since things got so dark in the second instalment that the DVD sleeve came with the number of the local suicide hotline pre-printed. And buried deep beneath all the confusion and obfuscation (much of which is done to the viewer DELIBERATELY) there is a nice sub-theme of redemption for not just one but two of the central characters. Which is nice film-making and a bit of a treat. Also liked Mark Addy. I liked his comedy work on the other side of the pond (Still Standing) and thought he did brilliantly here in a serious dramatic role. That was the good news. The bad news is that, to even have a hope of understanding what is happening here, you need to watch the two episodes, which, as far as I know, is a prohibited act under the rules of the Geneva Convention.
Red Riding: The Year of Our Lord 1983
(2009 TV Movie)
Problem -- You can't get there from here..
2 January 2014
Warning: Spoilers