that's a movie you should not grow up without ever watching, i tell the J's. it is really a rather simple production. all low fi prettily unspoiled scenery lots of lofty cathedral shots absolutely straightforward story line and a stirring positive ending all to the accompaniment of gilbert and sullivan. that iconic signature tune, on actual observation, only plays at the very beginning and at the finish.
call me simple then, but i freely admit that this seemingly guileless movie moves me every time. it transports me back to my university days with our own hall dinners and traditions. it brings back the angst of youthful friendships and young courtship. it reminds me that it is very good to live by principles rather than by popular opinion. and with time and age, that soft scottish brogue becomes quite, quite agreeable.
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