AngelRedhead Reviews

Through My Eyes (2004)

A must see mini series

[10/10 · 25 April 2007]

I've always been interested in this story & I have books about it. I also have "A Cry In The Dark" which is an excellent film but if you want real detail then watch this mini series. It is very well made & meticulous in detail, you also know who every real life person involved is as they flash their names up as they appear on the screen. It is made in the fashion of a documentary.

The actors & acting is excellent too & they do resemble Lindy & Michael. I was very impressed with all of it. I did not find it boring as some other comments have suggested. I like a lot of detail & it is all relevant to the story.

I really recommend this to anyone who is interested in Azaria's story.

Dance with a Stranger (1985)

Last user review

[10/10 · 11 March 2005]

I've just read the last user review on this film & I would advise anyone who has any knowledge of the Ruth Ellis story to ignore it. There were legal reasons why everything was not explained. The boy was a result of a war time romance. Ruth Ellis also had a husband (& daughter) who for legal reasons could not be named or mentioned. Ian Holm played the part of her lover who did exist & did nothing to help her once she was arrested.

If you don't understand the film read the following books first & then watch the film: Ruth Ellis: The Last Woman to Be Hanged (Robert Hancock) Ruth Ellis: My Sister's Secret Life (Muriel Jakubait, Monica Weller) Ruth Ellis, My Mother: A Daughter's Memoir of the Last Woman to Be Hanged (Georgie Ellis, Rod Taylor)

Personally I think the film is excellent but of course I did know the story before I watched it.