Ruth Rendell Mysteries The Orchard Walls (1987–2000) watch online HD

They threw a lot of elements into this pot:

— A Heidi-like redheaded teenager in the flush of sexual wonder, played by an actress with the florid name of Honeysuckle

— Significant reference to and use of Romeo and Juliet (including the title)

— Ripe Cherries by the bushel, directly conflated with menarche

— An illicit love affair (that doesn't directly involve the girl) in the English country

These mix to make something tolerable that otherwise would be dreadful. The device is overused: the girl is sent to the country because of the war. She is the reporter, presumably writing as an older woman. We see what she witnesses.

Ted's Evaluation -- 2 of 3: Has some interesting elements.

This is a truly excellent, compelling, interesting, very well-made film. In particular, Rupert Procter, as Tom, steals the show in every one of his scenes. He is the epitome of a spellbinding man. I can never take my eyes off him every time I see this movie. Also, his acting, during every second he's shown, is of the absolute highest quality, and shows tremendous adaptability and versatility, as well as serious depth of character. I will never be able to say enough about how excellent Rupert Procter is in this film. He is the most talented actor I've ever seen anywhere, in anything. Every single one of the other actors and actresses gets their parts and characters exactly right--bang on, as people in England say. Honeysuckle Weeks is fabulous and so authentic as a teenager visiting relatives who are a bit irritable towards her. The actress playing Auntie Ella gets it exactly right as a young lady not getting along with her mother-in-law. I do also believe, very happily, that this film makes a very important, positive political statement. That statement isn't revealed til almost the very end, and is done with great sensitivity and respect for the issue I think it takes a stand on. In general, I encourage anyone, other than young children, to see this film--it is truly enriching.