Viewers are lead to believe that this story of the adolescent life of Guy Burgess will give an insight into why he became a traitor. The reality is this film is social commentary on the 1980s, when it was made. The principle theme is that of a gay person coping with a society that doesn't accept him for who he is. A theme which was very much coming to the for in the 80's. Together with the secondary characters espousing communist ideals and criticising the current social structure. Another theme discussed in anti Thatcher's Britain, where this movie was made, in the 80's. The acting is good all around. The script is intense and sometimes it is too clever and self indulgent. Not a bad film and worth a watch.
Review of Another Country
