The Sense Of An Ending - film on BBC iPlayer

Thanks for posting this. I really enjoyed the book but for various reasons didn’t get to see the film so Ill definitely see it now.?

We watched it last night too. The best film I've seen for a long time. A very poignant and insightful exploration of the recklessness of youth and the poignant challenges of old age. And the interrelation between the two. Lovely.

I agree it was a great film.

I enjoyed the book and was hesitant about the film in case it disappointed, but now you've recommended it, I may give it a go. Glad to hear it's on iPlayer. Thanks for the recommendation.

I watched this also. A wonderful change to the usual diet screened on most channels. I am so tired of American crime, violent action or super hero movies. I enjoyed this very much.

I watched it, after reading about it here, and enjoyed it, so Thank You

I watched it with DH who had read the book. I thought it was beautifully acted and like PoppyD has said it made a lovely change from the usual shouty, violent American films that seem to dominate nowadays.

Having read the reviews here, it sounds like my type of film, I tend to opt for small budget and often unknown British films that are offered on BBC IPlayer, although I have heard of this one. I will definitely watch it.

I had read the book and was interested to see the film. I thought it was very well done. At first I wasn't sure about the addition of the pregnant daughter but it was sweet and the story would have been even sadder without her. Of course it absolutely resonated with our generation (so glad I was young in the 60s, it really was an intense era), this exceptional cohort now on the last lap, no chance now to right past mistakes.
Oh, and I thought Harriet Walter as the ex-wife was so good, too.

Thoroughly enjoyed this lovely film,

I must be thick as I watched this and enjoyed it but I didn’t quite grasp the story about Adrian, his mother and sister. I realise Charlotte Rampling turned out to be his sister but what was the upshot about the mother please, can anyone help?

I enjoyed the book, but it’s quite a while since I read it. After watching it the other night I got the impression that the film had (as so often) mucked about with the storyline, but could be wrong there.
Jim Broadbent is always well worth watching, though.

I haven't read the book, but would definitely recommend this film, well worth a watch.

Luckylegs

Yes, I wondered about the mum too. What was the significance of the horizontal hand waving when the young Jim Broadbent went off after his weekend staying there? Did she fancy all her daughter’s boyfriends? Also thought it a bit weird when the brother commented on how attractive she was when bringing in the washing.

I quite enjoyed the film, but thought it very typical of many other rather deep, middle class type films about the angst of youth, love and the past.

I agree Jane it’s a lovely film.
I thoroughly recommend Julian Barnes’ novels, too. ?