Opened: October 3, 2003

Directed by: Stephen Fry

Starring: Stephen Campbell Moore, Emily Mortimer, Fenella Woolgar, Michael Sheen, David Tennant, James McAvoy, Stockard Channing, Dan Aykroyd, Julia McKenzie, Jim Broadbent, Peter O’Toole, Simon Callow, Imelda Staunton, Bill Paterson, Guy Henry, Alec Newman, Simon McBurney, Richard E. Grant, John Mills, Harriet Walter, Margaret Tyzack, Angela Thorne, Jim Carter, Stephen Fry, Nigel Planer, Paul Popplewell & Mark Gatiss

In his sole directorial credit, Stephen Fry creates an energetic and posh piece that ends emotionally at the start of World War II.

Adam (Stephen Campbell Moore) comes to England broke and can’t sell the book he’s written as it was confiscated at customs. He’s in love with Nina (Emily Mortimer), but they can’t marry due to their insufficient funds. Adam begins writing for Lord Monomark’s (Dan Aykroyd) column about the going-ons of society.

While Moore and Mortimer are fantastic in the lead roles, the film is full of brilliant supporting performances that steal the show – including known names like Peter O’Toole and Stockard Channing and breakouts like the wonderfully comedic Fenella Woolgar.

The film’s tone takes a sharp turn in its final act, but it shows the reality of life during wartime.

Final say: Bright and entertaining. ★★★★☆