You won't be disappointed!

Highly Overrated But Still Good

This story has more twists and turns than a second-rate soap opera.

If you like to be scared, if you like to laugh, and if you like to learn a thing or two at the movies, this absolutely cannot be missed.

Hampsted Heath, one of London's greenest lungs, is well known as a place for illicit sexual encounters (mostly featuring gay men); and becomes the setting for this series of vignettes about interacting couples. It's a nice idea, with the diversity of pairings reflecting the diversity of the modern city; but unfortunately, every couple seems to have been chosen to be explicitly emblematic, no-one feels truly individual and the dialogue has the feel of a first script, written by someone who understands what the words must do, but isn't yet quite capable of writing them. There's the odd amusing moment here but that's all; the leads are played by a gallery of familiar British character actors, all of whom have had meatier roles elsewhere.

My summary just about says it all.Aschlin Ditta wrote a screenplay about various different people having conversation as they walk about or sit in this beautiful park in London UK. Many large cities have parks like this, Imagine yourself an eavesdropper listening in on there talks. Like most all of us the talking is of a sexual nature, BUT it never gets perverse or goes beyond proper behaviour (aside from some kissing).Ed Blum directed this large cast (most are stars of UK TV, stage & film),The most well known name for US audiences is Ewen Macgregor,he of course is a delight, the entire cast is delightful.There is no real plot or story, just nice people talking, some just met, some getting to know each other better, etc.This is a good film to rent & enjoy, I doubt if it had a major theatrical run even in London.There is no violence,no nudity, no sex. Just conversations, no conclusions. its just a good film.Ratings *** (out of 4) 82 points (out of 100) IMDb 7 (out of 10)

The British have done it again - successfully shown how talent, ensemble attitude, prudent production values, and esprit de corps can result in a first class thoughtful comedy of life. A first outing for writer Aschlin Ditta and director Ed Blum, this entertaining, intelligent and beautifully wrought film is a veritable showcase of some of Britain's finest actors.The concept is a simple one: one sunny afternoon on Hampstead Heath overlooking London the camera moves among seven couples acting out the sexual overtones of relationships. No, there is no graphic action here: it is absolutely unnecessary, so candid and intelligent is the script. The couples we meet are 1) Eileen Atkins and Benjamin Whitrow, two alone, aging characters whose proclivity for weekly visits to the same bench result in a courtship dance of sorts; 2) Andrew Lincoln and Holly Aird discussing their rather dry state of marriage as Andrew's eyes understandably caress the beautiful Eglantine Rembauville-Nicolle reading Camus nearby, causing a crack in the couple's marriage; 3) Sophie Okenedo distraught at a breakup is consoled then seduced by flippant Tom Hardy; 4) Adrian Lester and Catherine Tate are in the final paper stages of divorce, trying to overcome their feelings for their frolicking little daughter; 5) Ewan McGregor and Douglas Hodge are a gay couple contemplating adoption despite McGregor's character's wandering eye; 6) Hugh Bonneville and Catherine Tate banter the fragility of a first date over lunch and wine and distrust; and Polly Walker 'sells' her time and attentions to willing buyer Mark Strong.The phrase on the cover of the very well made DVD states it well: 'Sex and love. Some seek it, some need it, some spurn it and some pay for it, but we're all involved in it'. In addition to the pleasure of watching these superb actors ply their trade in these small vignettes the cinematography, editing, and musical score underline the spontaneous feeling of Ditta and Blum's concept. It is a pure joy to watch - even the informative dialog in the added features that accompany this delightful DVD. Grady Harp

I loved this movie so much I bought the DVD. It's a gem. I'm not surprised a lot of the actors did this film for almost no money - the script is that good.You can make an analogy to books - this is not a novel but a book of short stories. I personally love short stories - you can almost always flesh out the characters in your imagination and make your own ending. I thought this movie was brilliant - great script and absolutely superb acting. It was a joy to watch from start to finish. This is what acting is all about, this is what movies should be about - not blue screens, endless explosions and CGI characters.