NOTHING BUT THE BEST is an acerbic black comedy about a scoundrel's attempts to rise to the top and make a name for himself, at the expense of all those around him. Alan Bates takes the lead of the amoral protagonist, a character who takes ruthlessness to the next level, and he's here surrounded by a strong supporting cast that includes Denholm Elliott at his most sympathetically decadent and James Villiers at his oiliest. The humour is quite subtle here and the film does take a murderous angle around the middle section, which makes for an unnerving, challenging viewing at times.
Review of Nothing But the Best
