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20 April 2008 (USA)
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A young man fights for his country.
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Author Rudyard Kipling and his wife search for their 17-year-old son after he goes missing during WWI. full summary | full synopsis
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(7 articles)
Lifting the Lid on W.C. with Liam O Mochain
(From The Hollywood Interview. 14 November 2009, 8:31 AM, PST)
Lifting the Lid on W.C. with Liam O Mochain
(From The Hollywood Interview. 2 November 2009, 10:38 AM, PST)
(From The Hollywood Interview. 14 November 2009, 8:31 AM, PST)
Lifting the Lid on W.C. with Liam O Mochain
(From The Hollywood Interview. 2 November 2009, 10:38 AM, PST)
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Thought provoking hopeless tragedy
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | David Haig | ... | Rudyard Kipling |
 | Daniel Radcliffe | ... | John Kipling |
 | Kim Cattrall | ... | Caroline Kipling |
 | Carey Mulligan | ... | Elsie Kipling |
| Julian Wadham | ... | King George V |
 | Martin McCann | ... | Bowe |
| Richard Dormer | ... | Corporal John O'Leary |
| Rúaidhrí Conroy | ... | McHugh (as Ruaidhri Conroy) |
 | Laurence Kinlan | ... | Doyle |
| Ciaran Nolan | ... | Daly |
 | Nick Dunning | ... | Colonel Ferguson |
| Michael McElhatton | ... | Leo Amery MP |
| Peter Gowen | ... | H.A Gwynne |
| Brian de Salvo | ... | Field Marshal 'Bobs' Roberts |
| Simon Coury | ... | Naval Doctor |
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UK:93 min
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Several scenes were shot at the actual Rudyard Kipling estate, Bateman's, where Kipling lived from 1902 until his death.
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Anachronisms: In one or two scenes in the trenches the corporal is seen carrying his Lee-Enfield rifle with the stock in the crook of his right arm like a modern soldier might carry an Armalite rifle or a similar weapon with a hand grip. British troops in WW1 did not do this - for one thing there's no way to comfortably or usefully hold the Lee-Enfield this way unless it has a hand grip (which the Armalite has but which the Lee-Enfield has not).
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Rudyard Kipling: Have you news of my boy Jack?/ Not this tide./ When d'you think that he'll come back?/ Not with this wind blowing, and this tide./ Has any one else had word of him?/ Not this tide./ For what is sunk will hardly swim, Not with this wind blowing, and this tide./ Oh...
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Rudyard Kipling: Have you news of my boy Jack?/ Not this tide./ When d'you think that he'll come back?/ Not with this wind blowing, and this tide./ Has any one else had word of him?/ Not this tide./ For what is sunk will hardly swim, Not with this wind blowing, and this tide./ Oh...
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Happy Birthday to You
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I found his very interesting, not least because it fascinated me, one who generally finds programs about war repetitive, distasteful and untrue of reality. This film seemed so hopeless because you know he has no chance but really it is not about the boy in many ways, it is about the father and his conviction and his choking pride that takes precedence in the film. Daniel Radcliffe, unfortunately, did not play a totally convincing role as Jack, the son, but since he was much younger and far less experienced in the world of serious acting I think he was simply out performed.
The main character of the film was Rudyard Kipling and everything you feel is aimed at his loss and guilt for pushing his son to do something where he was destined to underachieve in, due to his "disability" (poor eyesight). I think this rigid but heartfelt performance was brilliant. The score was orchestral and built up atmosphere and sadness throughout, while the camera-work was inventive, intuitive and well shot throughout, including some rather experimental frames.
I think that the film as a whole really captured the feeling of grief and guilt that many must have felt at that time, the sense of irretrievable loss of something so precious. I think this is a great achievement as a film. I recommend anyone should see it who is interested in any aspects of film, it gives its best in all areas.