Based on the novel by Bethan Roberts, the film takes place in two time periods: in the late 1950s, Patrick (David Dawson) is a museum creator in Brighton, England. He has a secret relationship with Tom (Harry Styles), a police officer who worries about losing his job if his homosexuality is known. Tom becomes engaged to teacher Marion (Emma Corrin) and the three become close friends... for a while. In the late 1990s, the same characters are played by Rupert Everett, Linus Roache, and Gina McKee respectively.
All six actors in both time frames do a great job and the film is directed with compassion by Michael Grandage.
In addition to the main stories, the story inadvertently focuses on what appears to be a contrast between two different planets: life in Britain for gay people in the 1950s vs. The 1990s. This is highlighted in a scene when Roache is at his best when Tom witnesses open affection between a gay male couple in public during the later time frame.
The film might have been more fulfilling if there were more explored about Marion's character in both time frames. There is also a scene in the 1950s when a secondary character comes out of the closet. The scene seems anachronistic as such information could not likely be revealed so casually during that time period without the fear of losing one's livelihood . But despite these misgivings, "My Policeman" is a very moving film. - dbamateurcritic.
All six actors in both time frames do a great job and the film is directed with compassion by Michael Grandage.
In addition to the main stories, the story inadvertently focuses on what appears to be a contrast between two different planets: life in Britain for gay people in the 1950s vs. The 1990s. This is highlighted in a scene when Roache is at his best when Tom witnesses open affection between a gay male couple in public during the later time frame.
The film might have been more fulfilling if there were more explored about Marion's character in both time frames. There is also a scene in the 1950s when a secondary character comes out of the closet. The scene seems anachronistic as such information could not likely be revealed so casually during that time period without the fear of losing one's livelihood . But despite these misgivings, "My Policeman" is a very moving film. - dbamateurcritic.