I went into town intending to buy my mother a copy of The Queen on DVD as an extra gift for Mothering Sunday. As I was queuing to pay, reading everything readable in sight as I do, my eyes lighted upon a copy of Scenes of a Sexual Nature, also newly released on DVD. So I bought it.
I had heard about it some time ago from an aquaintance whose nephew was involved in the production.
For a spur of the moment buy, it was a great success. While it isn't quite in the same category as The Queen (and I don't think I'll be lending my copy to my mother) it is a very entertaining film. The BBC's review describes it as "a determinedly low-key comedy drama with no revelations to rock your world, but it's also an invigorating breath of fresh air". I would say it is rather better than that. I found it interesting and touching, and it made me laugh out loud. It was great to see that the couples weren't all young and beautiful.
Trailers and information on the cast etc. are here. Excellent cast; great fun; I thoroughly enjoyed it.
