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      The Chatterley Affair

      2007 List
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      Audience Member The movie (documentary) is a mix of facts of the trail and a fictionalized experience to two jurors. It is an important discussion of the evolution of freedom vs those who suppress those things they find 'improper', never worrying who is doing the labeling and for who. I might suggest ready the Guardian account first and also reading the book. It will be an entertaining and educating experience. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review walter m In 1960, a group of jurors are convened. One of whom hopes it is a nice, juicy murder. What they get instead is the trial of Allen Lane(Ron Donachie), the founder of Penguin books, who is accused of obscenity in attempting to publish D.H. Lawrence's classic novel 'Lady Chatterley's Lover.' In order to avoid any homework for the jury, he assigns them the reading of the novel during the day. After which, two of the jurors, Keith(Rafe Spall) and Helena(Louise Delamere), go back to her place. "The Chatterley Affair" is a steamy and erotic courtroom drama.(Well, there is my sentence that I never thought that I would write.) In fact, the movie handles the affair surprisingly well as a parallel to the events in the novel, even while reinforcing prosecutor Griffith-Jones'(Pip Torrens) assertions that the novel would only corrupt unwary readers as he inspires so many future Monty Python skits. What's different here is that it is Keith's erotic awakening, not Helena's, as this is not exactly her first rodeo. And while there are a few insights to the morals of the time and place, what may impress some people more than anything else is David Tennant dropping an f-bomb or four. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member A very adult and mature discussion on the subject of censorship. David Tennant breezes in about halfway through, steals the show, and breezes back out. The man simply needs to be given more to do. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member Very good indeed. Quite a lot of naked Ralf Spall. Not complaining about at all! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member Thought provoking piece of sensual drama Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/15/23 Full Review Audience Member A very adult and mature discussion on the subject of censorship. David Tennant breezes in about halfway through, steals the show, and breezes back out. The man simply needs to be given more to do. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Nancy Banks-Smith Guardian It skimmed along delightfully. Feb 27, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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      James Hawes