An absorbing, adult drama. No flash, but a lot of depth. And a superb Dirk Bogarde performance. Losey directs Pinter better than anybody, knowing instinctively how to handle the cryptic, brittle, and sometimes cruel dialogue until it becomes a revelation.

959

Imperfect but worthwhile commentary on upper class banalities with a dose of very dry British humour. The acting is very good, except for Sassard's one-note performance, and the visuals are interesting.

"A sharp and complex British film that his by turns witty and engaging."