Saturday Night and Sunday Morning (1960)
“What I’m out for is a good time; all the rest is propaganda.”
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Review: To its credit, the script doesn’t glorify or gloss over any aspects of Arthur’s existence: he works hard and gladly provides money to his household, understanding that this is an important part of his identity; and when he learns about the predicament he and Roberts have landed in, they are both shown as multi-faceted adults facing the consequences of their actions. A later interaction between Finney and Pringle also strikes one as unexpectedly and refreshingly honest. This film remains well worth a look both for Finney and Roberts’ performances, and as a fine example of the “angry young men” genre. Notable Performances, Qualities, and Moments:
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First viewing. A once-must, for the performances, Reisz’s direction and as a standout in the ‘kitchen sink’ genre.
It’s not a particularly pleasant watch but it’s certainly well-observed – and not as insular as some other ‘kitchen sink’ films. We get more of a feeling of the world surrounding the characters than we get in most of the films in the series. ~ which is also thanks to Sillitoe’s script. And the direction adds a real punch to the narrative in scene after scene.
Probably not a film viewers are likely to return to – but it’s memorable.