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I'm not going to review this as others have put plenty of thoughts down about it but just to add that it's a silly film which others have commented on, but if you like thrillers featuring the mad, bad and dangerous to know, then you won't lose much from your life by settling down to watch this - just treat it as brain bubblegum and enjoy it for what it is - a far fetched drama with a ludicrous plotline but hey, it's not without merit in that it kept me watching to the end and as said, it won't leave you with lasting scars and resentment about losing time from your life you won't ever get back again. It's also not the very worst film in the thriller mode. Well, that's what I think ... I note that others disagree...

I started to watch a noir but knew I wasn't in the mood and searched for something comedic - good choice as it happens. It's a shame as these old films drift further and further back into oblivion that they fade away from view as during troubling times a lighter than air comedy provides a momentary escape from worry and cares.

This production should not be associated with carry on films despite the director being one Gerald Thomas - I personally found it operated on a different level and it was rather more 'sophisticated' than any Carry On production - in this film the characters are depicted as 'real' in real life settings whereas in Carry On films there's a nod to reality but not much more than that... the fun and laughs for me came when the 'book characters' are revealed and where there were truly funny moments - it's worth watching the whole film just for those segments. The comedic acting in all of these was I felt, good too - you can pick your own favourite from them but the one with 'mother and uncle' was, I thought, sublime - really all those segments were very amusing with some laugh out loud moments. I'm glad I found this film never having seen it previously and I feel the story stands up well for the times we live in seeing as it involves publicity about less than admirable behaviour - something we are confronted by constantly these days because of online content about peoples crimes and misdemeanors ... Finally, it's always really charming to see England as it was back in the day - car-less roads, small shops, smart attire; you could do a lot worse than spending an hour and a half watching this - you never know, it may make you laugh and forget any cares for that time.

For all the naysayers on the reviews, this is silly nonsense but I don't think it's taking itself too seriously which makes up for all the obvious flaws should it have been made with serious intent... which it clearly hasn't been.

It's not possible to review it as a crime drama as the clunky story lines (including an art forger of paintings who is colour blind - I kid you not) and delivery would make this absurd - however, the characters while lacking any subtlety or depth are I think, likeable and with the scenery (from my childhood, Malta and Gozo having grown up there) - all sunshine, blue skies and vistas of the sea, what's really to moan about as we descend into the darkness of the autumn months. I mean programme 2's story stretched the boundaries of belief to snapping point but even so, and even as I thought, 'what a load of old cobblers' - you can still find enjoyment in it - I think... just don't set your expectations too high and you'll get to the end unscathed. Sally Lindsey though would benefit from a few extra expressions being utilised and I hope to see these as the series progresses - but perhaps she's modelling her role on Jessica Fletcher? In which case she's probably still got a few to bring in - perhaps another two would see her draw equal to that august lady.