Postwar England, the dawn of the "atomic age". Yet, the worries of a young schoolboy yearning to experience his first "kiss" cannot be derailed by something as inconsequential as THE BOMB. This was a delightful if not educational look at young love from the vantage point of an adolescent male and his world of the
1940's. Free of political correctness and preachy messages, this film exposes the viewer to the world that only the mind (and
hormones) of a young teenager can create. Wonderful subplots
maintain character interest ala "Gregory's Girl", and plenty
of well blocked shots help keep up the imagery of this era. This is a very good story for anyone, young or old, who has
ever been in love, or ever wanted to be. Does he ever get his wish? Watch it and see.
1940's. Free of political correctness and preachy messages, this film exposes the viewer to the world that only the mind (and
hormones) of a young teenager can create. Wonderful subplots
maintain character interest ala "Gregory's Girl", and plenty
of well blocked shots help keep up the imagery of this era. This is a very good story for anyone, young or old, who has
ever been in love, or ever wanted to be. Does he ever get his wish? Watch it and see.