Oliver Parker / UK 2023 / 97 min / Cert 12A
Michael Caine and the late Glenda Jackson give terrific performances in this poignant and thought-provoking film based on a true-life story. 89-year old navy war veteran Bernie absconds from his care home to join fellow veterans to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the D-Day Normandy Landings. We join him on his journey as he reflects on his guilt at surviving the war, when so many of his comrades perished. There is humour in the attempts by Bernie’s wife (Jackson), to cover up his escape. However, the film may leave you with a tear in your eye but there is ‘a huge amount to enjoy from these legendary performers’ (Guardian)
