Dartmouth Film Society shows interesting films once a fortnight in the Guildhall in Dartmouth, South Devon.

THESE ARE OUR FILM SCORES

“JIMMY’S HALL” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending – 33+5 crew
Number of completed forms - 33
Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
28	5	-	-	-
*85%*	*15%*	-	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 96 (out of total possible score of 100). Ken Loach seems to completely capture the period and atmosphere of this difficult time in Ireland and his portrayal of the people and issues certainly got the votes of this audience – one of our top-scoring films!
Comments on forms:

Oh, the troubles – still there – almost.
A powerful film. Hard to believe the Irish troubles have only recently been resolved.
Splendidly informative and historical.
It will take generations to overcome.
Had trouble understanding the Irish accent! Very interesting.
Lovely jazz and traditional music.
Totally engaging. Wonderful acting (was it acting?). excellent filming – I found it to be all that I expect of a good film.
Moving and powerful. Could have done with subtitles though – Irish accent quite difficult to decipher.
Well balanced – very enjoyable.
A rather strong film well worth seeing.
Challenging, thought provoking. Hard life! Excellent music too.
Evocative of a period of (continuing) oppression in Ireland.
Very bleakly beautiful. It would be nice if people did not send text messages during the screening of the film – distracting!
Ken Loach at his best. A beautiful piece of story-telling.
It’s hard to dance with the devil on your back.
Excellent!
Great film – loved it!
Loved the music.
Such beautiful filming and insight. Ken Loach – perfect.

“MOONRISE KINGDOM” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending – 42+7 crew
Number of completed forms - 30
Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
19	7	3	1	-
*63%*	*23%*	*10%*	4%	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 87 (out of total possible score of 100). Well, what a start to 2015! Clearly this rather quirky and visually stunning film touched many of the audience. As with many American films, sound quality was an issue again.

Comments on forms:

Sweet little film – very different but very enjoyable. A good start to 2015!
Mad but brilliant.
Loved it – nice and quirky.
Sound not very clear.
Surreal, bizarre & highly watchable. Brilliant score too.
Loved it from start to finish!
Beautiful!
Benjamin Britten’s music made it!
Excellent start to the new season.
Just been in somebody’s zany, mad dreams. Fun though.
Don’t you just love them?
Weird but wonderful.
That’s why I love DFS – where else would you see a film like this?
A charming film! Could have done with sub-titles – difficult to understand at times.
Quirky and sweet.
A wild card – wonderful. Visually stunning, quirky and touching.
Like Harry Potter without the magic.
Absolutely thoroughly enjoyable – great start to the season.
Filming, imagery, characterisation, acting, plot and music all superb – more Wes Anderson please!

“GLORIA” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending – 29+5 crew
Number of completed forms - 27
Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
7	12	6	1	1
*26%*	*44%*	*22%*	4%	4%

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 71 (out of total possible score of 100. A bit of a mixed reaction to this one and a lower score that recent films – but 70% rated it Excellent or Good.

Comments on forms:

Funny, intelligent – and that was just Gloria. Enjoyed it very much. Game girl.
Good music, strong character. Paintball moment the best!
Once it got going it was OK. Good for Gloria!
Great music!
Rewarding, enjoyable – full of everything I want from a film.
Great – a real life, no frills film. Excellent performance from “Gloria”.
It was good to see she finally made it.
Loneliness, need – depths, triumph?!
Strange!
Technically poor – sound/sub-titles – but very sad and moving. I liked it.
Mike Leigh meets Chile! Too long despite strong leading role. Not G-L-O-R-I-A!
There didn’t seem to be a lot of point to the film.
I have no words!
Bloody men!
Interesting, well-acted – just not sure I want to see people of my age acting like teenagers.
One feisty lady!
Slightly disjointed and dated in its style but great acting by Gloria/Dustin Hoffman!
One of the worst films I have seen!

“IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending – 55+8 crew
Number of completed forms - 33
Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
17	10	3	-	3
*53%*	*31%*	9%	-	7%

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 81 (out of total possible score of 100. Most enjoyed it for what it was but it disappointed a few – which brought down the score somewhat.

Comments on forms:

Lovely film
Corny, unbelievable but great escapist feel-good film.
A fairy tale but great film.
Good Xmas film but at least it had a happy ending.
What a wonderful life!
Ridiculous, hysterical.
It’s a wonderful choice for Christmas.
It’s a wonderful life here in Dartmouth every time!
Happy Christmas!
Just a good feel-good factor.
Nice fairy tale.
It is marvellous to see a film in black & white.
Very entertaining but a bit difficult to follow at times.
A perfect choice for Christmas.
There is no category! We do love a happy ending.
Dreadful American schmaltz (x2)
Sentimental old tosh – delightful.
An oldie but goodie like me!
What can we possibly say!!! – superb Christmas film!
What a fabulous seasonal film! (x3)
Rubbish! No more old films!
Not keen on films this old!
Another era of film but lovely ending and seasonal.

“SAVING MR BANKS” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending – 26+6 crew
Number of completed forms - 20
Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
11	8	1	-	-
*55%*	*40%*	5%	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 88 (out of total possible score of 100. Good score for this well-acted, rather sentimental film.

Comments on forms:

More Disney than Disney eh?
Enjoyed the film all over again.
A delightful film.
Too sleepy for me tonight, sorry!
A tear jerker.
Sentimental nonsense – but, shhh – I enjoyed it!
Good old fashioned story-telling. Really enjoyable.
Second time around and I enjoyed ti just as much. Very poignant story and great acting from Tom & Emma.
Disney schmaltz but still thoroughly entertaining and even moving thanks to the acting.
Even better second time around.
A delightful film!

“THE ROCKET” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending – 29+8 crew
Number of completed forms - 26
Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
15	11	-	-	-
*58%*	*42%*	-	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 89 (out of total possible score of 100. Clearly, a heart-warming story which seemed to grab and hold the audience’s attention.

Comments on forms:

Nice film, wonderful location, great people.
Delightful, different, funny, sad – just wonderful. Lovely actors too.
That went off okay.
Predictable but enjoyable.
Delightful stuff!
Very unusual!
A very endearing film made on a small budget and better than most Hollywood productions.
A very moving film – completely different lifestyle.
A reminder of “The Killing Fields” – Sue Perkins travelling down the Mekong.
Extraordinary – went all the way on that journey with a determined & fearless child!
Easy to follow, good story – loved it.
Interesting but a bit predictable.
Extraordinary story and with such great young actors. Like Uncle Purple too!
A moving film that kept your attention to the end.
Interesting.
Enjoyed the humour of the film despite the dilemma the villagers were put in by big corporations – boo!!
Wonderful – nothing more to say.
Stand well back! Amazing film with explosive performances. Very moving.

“CALVARY” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending – 37+5 crew
Number of completed forms - 28
Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
19	9	-	-	-
*68%*	*32%*	-	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 92 (out of total possible score of 100. A highly rated film which seems to have kept the audience’s attention despite, again, poor sound quality.

Comments on forms:

Powerful, shocking – great acting.
Greatly improved with sub-titles. Thank you.
Thought provoking.
An excellent film with a proper ending.
Brilliant indictment of the Catholic Church in Ireland. Superb – glad I don’t live in that village though!
Good story – wonderful scenery.
Marvellous film but didn’t like the ending. Poor sound quality – pity.
Tremendous film. Very interesting, good story, super music.
Who killed the dog then? (x4)
Baffling. Hard to understand English.
Appreciated the words on after half time. Brilliant film – sad ending but realistic.
Know it was good – mascara on hankie!

“THE LUNCHBOX” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending – 31+5 crew
Number of completed forms - 29
Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
21	8	-	-	-
*72%*	*28%*	-	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 93 (out of total possible score of 100. What a contrast to the last film! A simple, moving story set against a different cultural backdrop.

Comments on forms:

Touching, gentle, beautiful people, soft and moving. Another world & culture – very affecting…
A brilliant film from a very simple story that took you into the lives of real people.
Gentle – beautifully paced.
Soothing. Very well acted and the lead actress is gorgeous.
Very enjoyable.
Very good but the ending was too ambiguous!
Great film – did he get there in time? What a noisy city!
They really do have Gross Domestic Happiness in Bhutan!
Excellent film but made me very hungry! Should have served curry in the interval!
Completely enchanting – room for a sequel.
I’ve seen the film before and liked it so much I wanted to see it again. Just a pity about the ending.
Fabulous actors, lovely story – should have come with curry!!!
Should have come with a book of recipes.
Very fine film, sir!
Unusual film – interesting with humour too.
But infuriating! – not the ending a romantic film customer wants!! Oh well – life!!
A touching Indian variant of “Brief Encounter”. Loneliness & longing.
Terrific film, really enjoyed it. Great story.
A charming film.
Gentle pace and good feel of place and atmosphere.
Gentle, thoughtful.

“THE SELFISH GIANT” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending – 31+6 crew
Number of completed forms - 24

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
12	4	5	2	1
*50%*	*17%*	*21%*	8%	4%

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 75 (out of total possible score of 100). Well-liked by most but the third that didn’t find it comfortable viewing brought the score down from the high levels of recent films,

Comments on forms:

Happy films please (x2)
Quite hard to understand dialect in first half and quite a stressful film to watch!
Very depressing – I need a valium!! At least one of the cast found peace through pain & found his emotions.
Superb child actors. Gritty realism at its best.
The downside of the bankers’ failure. The upside – the love & friendship of the boys.
Not my cup of tea.
Tough film – gritty and British.
Well made, well acted, thoroughly depressing.
Heart breaking – some lives are really like that. Brilliant acting.
Excellent acting – especially the boys. Good photography, nice horse, lousy sound.
Far too much swearing and violence.
No words – just deep thoughts. Superb acting.
“Gritty”? – more like ruddy great boulders! Superb acting from all – particularly the youngsters.
Saved by a horse – excellent!
Difficult to watch at the start but developed into a very moving and deep story of relationships. Such amazing acting.
Wonderful acting from two young actors – certainly made you think. Not an easy one but one you should see – the other side of life that we know nothing about. So, so sad…
Terrific film – very believable. Sobering.
Hard film to judge – excellent on one hand – harrowing on another. Real life to some of us!
No need for language – we want fun, laughter please.

“BIENVENUE CHEZ LES CH’TIS” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending – 41+7 crew
Number of completed forms - 34

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
28	5	1	-	-
*82%*	*15%*	3%	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 95 (out of total possible score of 100). Another of those French comedies that just seems to hit the spot.

Comments on forms:

Laugh out loud comedy – please can I be posted to Hartlepool!
Great film fun.
Beautifully judged comedy.
Gentle, simple, delightful.
Great fun on a damp day!
Tres bon et tres funny.
Very light-hearted – loved it.
So good – quirky, funny & French. And the out-takesh were so humouroush! Laughed my socksh off!
A real treat.
A delightful film.
An entertaining film, just so French.
So funny – I had tears running down my legs.
Quite barmey but I smiled all the way through. A very good night out – Flemish!
Excellent choice, very Gallic, totally mad, hilarious. Cried laughing!
Very French – brilliant!
Just right – week tonight Courseulles!
Very funny, very enjoyable.
Funny, warm & fabulous. Thank you.
Pretty silly!
Great. The French laughing at themselves!
That was sho good! Cars were disappointing – too French!
Charming, funny, great!
Hilarious!
A lot of fun!
Very refreshing film.
Absolutement magnifique!
Great light entertainment - laughed out loud. Vive la France!
Great, very enjoyable.
Brilliant.
Tres jolie.
Delightful – such fun and sooo French.
Ish wash very gush! Excellensh!

“IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending – 31+7 crew
Number of completed forms - 22
Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
16	6	-	-	-
*73%*	2%	-	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 93 (out of total possible score of 100). A Thirties classic that seemed to hit the spot for most of the audience and a fine finish to our summer season!

Comments on forms:

Don’t make them like that anymore! (x3) Mmm… Clark Gable – he’s so MANLY….!
Great fun.
Great end to the season. Classic of its time.
A deserved classic.
Real love triumphs! Ahh!
I do love a happy ending!
Well-good end to a good season of films. See you in September!
I remember those haystacks – I mean pixie hats!
Sound was too distorted and loud but loved the film!
Cheesy, lots of fun.
Historically interesting and lots of fun.
Who says romance is dead?
Brilliant cars – Packhards and Lincolns and a great period piece.
All you really need is a great script.
Very good.

“MUSCLE SHOALS” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending – 51+7 crew
Number of completed forms - 28

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
35	6	-	-	-
*85%*	*15%*	-	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 96 (out of total possible score of 100). Another one of our highest scores and, judging by the comments, a perfect way to kick off last week’s Dart Music Festival.

Comments on forms:

Groovin’ in my seat.
Whew! The heart & soul of music – a joyous film.
Really enjoyed it.
Great warm up act for the Music Festival (x3)
Very interesting topic.
Excellent, entertaining, informative film – a great introduction to our Music Festival! (x2)
Great footage, entertaining, inspiring!
Very interesting if you enjoy music history – informative docu-film. Brilliant! But we missed the end bit – AS YOU TURNED THE SOUND DOWN!
Brilliant choice for start of Music Festival. 99% great but, Bono, you can f*** off!
Excellent music and story.
Brilliant – film of the season!
Lovely film. So nice to see people at the top of their game, having such an influence on popular culture.
Super choice – bet they had a few good parties!
Fascinating story, great music (and scenery). Good choice for Music festival.
Outstanding – took me back!
The music…I will carry away with me (I’ve already lost the pictures). A great evening!
Wonderful music of past era – suits all tastes.
Excellent – music, film, production.
Great, authentic – a classic.
Brilliantly made – very interesting.
Feel good…
Second time I’ve seen it – even better this time round. Wonderful music and brilliant history of how modern music evolved – just loved it!
Another musical film before next year’s festival please.
Great music – very interesting.
I’m afraid I was ignorant of Muscle Shoals being so significant – delighted to learn so much about the origins of such wonderful musicians – a great film!
Brilliant film – and no cars I can remember! Wonderful music.
Fantastic film – really enjoyed it.
Certainly the Muscle Shoals sound goes into your belly!
Very interesting.
Great music – great start to Music Festival. Condenser mikes, reel-to-reel tapes 19” racks – can a film get any better, yes it could, bring on the 60’s pop and rock.
Superb, inspirational – thank you for the amazing history and sounds.

“SUNSHINE ON LEITH” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending – 32+6 crew
Number of completed forms - 27

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
13	6	3	3	-
*48%*	*30%*	*11%*	*11%*	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 79 (out of total possible score of 100). A bit of a mixed reaction to this musical – loved by the majority but 22% were not impressed!

Comments on forms:

Best of this year so far.
Great film, great music and a happy ending!
Nice photography.
Great feel-good film – Edinburgh beautiful.
Didn’t really enjoy the singing – too much. More gritty realism please!
Lovely – relaxing – great music. Yes, I’ll walk 500 miles for more!
More of this!
Predictable, over-sentimental – another reason we haven’t got a British film industry.
Love the Proclaimers – feel-good factor filmlet.
Wonderfully slushy and with a slightly hard edge. Really enjoyable.
As advertised – a happy film – great fun. Scottish accent difficult!
Predictable but fun in parts.
So good we all watched the credits to the end!
Good music but a bit disappointing – don’t believe the hype…!
A feel-good film with an underlying modern family twist.
Superb!
Mediocre in every sense – music, plot, acting, characterisation. And where was Leith??
It’s Mama Mia in Scottish but without any good songs and even less plot.
Over-sentimentalised and plastic – needed a script.
Happy, clappy – lovely…
A good night out!
Lack of any cars spoilt it for me.
Brilliant! Loved it. Near to tears then laughing.

“SIDE EFFECTS” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 42+5 crew
Number of completed forms - 30

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
15	16	3	-	-
*44%*	*47%*	9%	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 84 (out of total possible score of 100). Clearly an excellent plot backed up by some great acting which seems to have kept the audience on the edge of their seats.

Comments on forms:

Very good film but I need to go away and work it all out. Perhaps I need to watch it again.
Good plot – not enough depth given the characters – great photography, editing, etc. (to be expected)
Oh I do like a happy ending!
Brilliant acting and a lovely plot. Jude Law at his best!
Excellent acting – suspense to the end.
Couldn’t ‘appen over ‘ere!
Lovely plot – cars were terrible this time – the ladies were lovely, though. More like this please.
Brilliantly done – clever.
Good acting – didn’t see the ending coming!
A very clever plot – worth seeing a second time.
Very interesting. A good sub-plot and twist. Well acted.
Confusing and convoluted probably made worse with poor sound. Perhaps subtitles would have helped!
Interesting reflection of the pharmaceutical industry!
Good – more like this please – this is more like it!
A great film! More of these!
Very clever twist.
Very enjoyable – great twist and plot change.
Very good story – well acted and filmed. Good tension building.
Very good – liked the ending.
Absorbing.
Close to walking out at the interval but second half was better.
The twist was entertaining and the resolution satisfying.
Really enthralling – kept me guessing right until the end. Jude Law was great!
Excellent – Jude Law superb!
Scary – don’t want to get depressed – treble twist.
Moral of the story - DON’T TAKE THE PILLS!
Good, but I now need antidepressants.

“BEHIND THE CANDELABRA” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 44+8 crew
Number of completed forms - 30

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
17	10	2	I	-
*57%*	*33%*	7%	3%	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 86 (out of total possible score of 100). A good score from a fantastic turnout to see this brilliantly acted portrayal of Liberace’s bizarre private life.

Comments on forms:

Brilliant – more films like this please!
Brilliant acting & absorbing story.
Too slushy.
Saccharine and tasteless – but inoffensive.
Excellent – Matt Damon was brilliant.
Brave but boring, but then again I never really liked him!
Great acting!
Not what I expected! Frustrating – wanted Scott to escape. Not sure I enjoyed it.
Excellent – actors great!
How the other half lives!
What a story – but the lad did survive!!
What a story – hated the decadence!
A bit long.
Great that the Americans can do irony.
Superb acting.
Fantastic performances especially Matt Damon. As with many films that we split in the middle, second half excellent.
Excellent performances from Douglas and Damon. What a side life he led!
Stunning performances from Douglas and Damon. Such a good but ultimately sad story.
Fantastic performances from Matt and Michael – spellbinding!
Jolly good acting – took us into their world but what a shallow one!
Great performances from Michael Douglas and Matt Damon – great cars too!
A well-made film on an extraordinary personality.
Super acting from Michael Douglas – interesting subject/biopic.

“ROBOT & FRANK” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 43+8 crew
Number of completed forms - 32

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
10	18	4	-	-
*31%*	*56%*	*13%*	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 80 (out of total possible score of 100) – a respectable score for our first film of 2014 from the large number of members and guests who braved the showers!

Comments on forms:

ET for the criminal classes – fine acting by the lead role.
Very unusual – good cast.
Good light-hearted fun, impressive cast list. Wonder what I might find under my tomato plants!
Thursday evenings – good fun!
Better in second half.
Amusing & quirky.
The “Ave Verum” – a very good end to a charming film.
Mildly amusing – poor sound.
An original film – good start to the season.
Amusing & engaging.
Very entertaining!
Very thought provoking – I’d like a robot please!
Surprisingly good.
Really enjoyed it – good fun. Quite thought-provoking.
HAL 9000 lives!
Where can I get one like Robot?
Very enjoyable.

“NO” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 17+8 crew
Number of completed forms - 17

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
8	5	4	-	-
*47%*	*29%*	*24%*	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 81 (out of total possible score of 100). A rather disappointing turnout for this well-received and powerful film of the campaign to rid Chile of Maggie’s pal, General Pinochet. Some issues with filming quality and subtitles.

Comments on forms:

Interesting historically entertaining?
Very important political story – well told – badly filmed. Pleased I saw it though.
The triumph of democracy is based in vacuity then……
Subtitles too quick to follow at times. Second part a bit more lively.
Enjoyed the fact they won! Subtitles gave me a migraine!
Good insight into Chilean situation. Slow to develop when we knew the end. Subtitles difficult.
Terrific theme but would benefit from a bit more direction/production.
Very interesting subject matter and effective style. However, as a drama-doc it couldn’t/didn’t grip. Worth showing though.
Worthy subject but not brilliantly told.
If only we could get rid of Dartmouth Council so easily!

“LORE” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 48+6 crew
Number of completed forms - 40

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
23	15	1	1	-
*58%*	*38%*	2%	2%	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 88 (out of total possible score of 100) – a very high score for this harrowing but utterly absorbing film of one small postscript to the end of Nazism. It clearly made a deep impression judging by the comments below. And a massive turnout on another wet night!

Comments on forms:

No joy anywhere but that was how it was.
Powerful.
Deeply moving and thought-provoking.
Well chosen.
Beautifully filmed – sad, harrowing, thought-provoking – everyone should see it.
Absolutely absorbing right from the first minutes.
Excellent recreation of chaos of post-war Germany. Beautiful acting by the children.
So very moving – stunning filming and the acting was so powerful.
Really enjoyed the film – good choice.
Leaves you thinking!
Very harrowing.
Very gruesome.
Excellent but very sad & depressing. But fantastic!
Gruelling.
Epic journey – so sad. I wonder what happened next. Superb acting from young cast.
Moving story.
A truly remarkable film. The best for long time. Well done DFS.
Superb.
Heart-breaking – gripping from start to finish.
Beautiful cinematography – evocative, haunting & very, very sad.
Defies comment.
Total depression.
I think “artistic” licence hid the real way people would behave/react with each other in difficult times. Otherwise, clever artistic direction.
A very vivid impression of what I believe went on and was indoctrinated into the children in the last world war.
This was a powerful film and no doubt reflects what happened at the end of the war.
Powerful & harrowing.
Food for thought.
Very thought-provoking (x3).
Rather dark but absorbing.
Hard and unremittingly strong to the end and the end was even more difficult – powerful – brilliant frame setting & cutting. An excellent film.
Hard to watch but very moving.
Thank goodness it’s finished!
Beautifully done but a hard watch.
Interesting perspective and convincing film.

“I WISH” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 30+6 crew
Number of completed forms - 26

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
6	11	9	-	-
*23%*	*42%*	*35%*	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 72 (out of total possible score of 100). A good score for this Japanese film in which the child actors seem to have won the audience’s hearts!

Comments on forms:

Very good film – follow that dream.
Gentle film giving an insight into Japanese culture – arigato gozimasu (thanks a lot).
Generally quite enjoyable.
A bit drawn out – could have been half the length.
Children’s acting was delightful.
I thought the dead dog in the bag was a nice touch!
A delightful film.
Delightful children.
A slow start – second half more lively. Interesting view of Japan.
Charming film – good rendition from perspective of children – hopeful, optimistic and feel-good.
Charming film showing ordinary life of youngsters in Japan.
Moshi moshi (?). a good feel-good film that was well executed.
It took a long time to work out who was who – I’d like to see it again so I know who’s who from the start!
Slow first half – a bit too much padding/sub-plots (eg. Grandad’s cakes) but charming second half. Acceptance of your life and making your dreams come true.
What an unusual film – sweet and sad at the same time. Great natural acting from the kids – so endearing.
Fantastic acting from the beautifully behaved children. Excellent story.
Such obedient thoughtful children – they will be alright.

“BRAVE” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending – 51+11 crew
Number of completed forms - 35

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
17	10	6	-	2
*49%*	*29%*	*17%*	-	5%

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 79 (out of total possible score of 100) – a pretty good score for this light hearted animation although not all of the large audience were complimentary.

Comments on forms:

Entertaining.
Great animation – sweet and lovely little fantasy film!
OK but ordinary.
Hurrah for Disney – another happy ending with a touch of philosophy!
Just right for Christmas entertainment.
Pixar rules!
Un-bear-ably exciting!
Really enjoyed this – great last film of the year.
Thoroughly enjoyed the fairy tale – Happy Christmas to all!
A new low in the life of DFS.
Great animation.
Clever animation – all good fun.
Great fun! (x3)
Brilliant, funny.
It appealed to the child in me. Lovely, thank you.
Escapism.
Great music.
Really rather lovely.
Loved it!
I don’t know if they lost the plot or didn’t but it was fun!
Great if you’re a 12 year old.
Good – excellent animation.

“MUD” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending – 34+8 crew
Number of completed forms - 31

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
11	19	1	-	-
*36%*	*61%*	3%	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 83 (out of total possible score of 100) – a popular film that clearly kept the audience on edge and with a good turnout on the night.

Comments on forms:

Entertaining
Terrific film, good plot, tense, very enjoyable.
Really good story – so gripping.
I thought for a horrible minute that it wasn’t going to have a proper ending – but then it did!
Excellent acting by the boys.
Slow start – different.
Y’all come back now!
Kept moving along. Some good character pictures. Not sure it was completely consistent.
Absolutely loved it – on the edge of my seat. Really quality film – brilliant.
Gripping.
What a surprise at the end!
Different!
Compelling story – good ending – not everything the ladies would have wished for!
Dysfunctional adults, sorted kid, cool film.
An interesting film on human relationships through all generations.
Boys played great roles – shades of Mark Twain – with a shoot-out too!
Well acted but too long.
Entertaining.
Really enjoyed this film. Suspense, Southern drawl, mud and a happy ending!
Enjoyed this film. Liked the V8 rumble of the trucks too.
Great – I love a happy ending.
Needed the subtitles.

“WADJDA” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 27+5 crew
Number of completed forms - 28

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
21	7	-	-	-
*75%*	*25%*	-	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 94 (out of total possible score of 100) – clearly a very popular film which opened a door onto some of the cultural challenges in what appears to be a pretty medieval society.

Comments on forms:

Lovely film – so simple but beautiful.
Very revealing and interesting to see a side of Saudi life that we do not normally see.
An amazing achievement.
A rare insight into an alien culture.
Intriguing glimpse into ‘normal’ life behind closed doors.
Fantastic – have been looking forward to it and really enjoyed it.
Girl power!
Brill!
Lovely film!
Thought-provoking insight into an alien culture.
What a powerful performance from a sparky young girl.
Great film – great little actress!
A very different film – very moving.
Charming.
I loved watching Wadjda’s expressions.
Thought-provoking but sweet.
Kind, quiet, wonderful – universal values. Delightful production and acting.
Charming and ultimately scary.
Thank goodness I’m British – such an insight into another world.

“THE SAPPHIRES” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 32+7 crew
Number of completed forms - 25

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
22	3	-	-	-
*88%*	*12%*	-	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 97 (out of total possible score of 100) – a very high score for this excellent Australian film that put a smile on everyone’s face.

Comments on forms:

Gentle, tender, affecting.
A feel-good film. Good acting.
Gladdens the heart – thoroughly enjoyable!
Brilliant music, excellent story, happy ending!
The 60’s – the best time I can remember!
A good mixture of music and drama. Something different.
Very entertaining.
Lovely feel-good film (x2)
Loved the happy ending.
Very moving film.
Great music – who needs more?
Enjoyable with a moving story.
Fantastic film!
Excellent choice of film.
Great music & brilliant performance by Chris O’Dowd. Most enjoyable.
Lovely, lovely film & great music – a good message too. Really loved it. Thank you!

“QUARTET” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 45+0 crew
Number of completed forms - 35

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
30	3	2	-	-
*86%*	8%	6%	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 95 (out of total possible score of 100) – a great start to the autumn season with this very well received and well attended British film.

Comments on forms:

Such a good film to start the season with. (x2)
Predictable but hugely enjoyable.
Not even excellent – just brilliant!
Brilliant.
Even better 2nd time round. (x3)
Fabulous music. (x2)
A thought-provoking film on life after success.
Fabulous!
Simply delightful!
Uplifting.
A real delight from start to finish!
A gem – wouldn’t have missed it!
Beautifully balanced – really quite moving.
Excellenté again.
Very good, very moving.
Predictable, stilted direction.
Oh, what we have to come.
Yet another great British film!
Superb ending.
Can’t wait to be 85!
Excellent entertainment – humour, pathos and lovely music.
Very enjoyable second viewing – what talent we have had.
Very well acted. My favourite music.
Perfect feel-good film to start the season.

“PLANET OF SNAIL” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 21+9 crew
Number of completed forms - 23

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
6	8	8	1	-
*26%*	*35%*	*35%*	4%	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 70 (out of total possible score of 100) – a lower turnout than of late for this closely studied Korean film and quite a mix of audience reactions.

Comments on forms:

Beautiful, insightful & uplifting.
Deeply touching – caressing the tree, swimming under water – I will remember this by its pace and mood.
Very sad & touching – the power of love…
Confusing conclusion – I couldn’t work out who did it!
Not sure! What was the “snail”?
Took us out of our comfort zone.
Thought provoking.
Interesting. I didn’t lose interest but wasn’t as emotionally involving as anticipated.
Heart-warming.
Excellent foreign film-making. They were a lovely couple and it was beautifully made. (the cars were very average though!)
Informative, revelationary, heart-warming.
Absorbing, unique and very moving.
I wish I could think I’d be so positive!
The gentlest film I have ever seen.
Appeared to be a series of disjointed events. Interesting but not certain I followed the plot – was there one?
Strange – much of the time I wasn’t sure what was going on. In parts thought it was sadly moving.
Beautifully filmed, very moving.
Learned so much from this film. Beautifully made – those hands and that tree!

“ARGO” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 44+8 crew
Number of completed forms - 29

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
18	8	2	1	-
*62%*	*28%*	7%	3%	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 87 (out of total possible score of 100) – yet again with an American film, poor dialogue/sound quality detracted from a good story but not to everyone’s taste!

Comments on forms:

Good for USA rubbish.
American diction awful – enjoyed last third more.
Very difficult to follow sometimes.
Very average, very predictable, very Hollywood – seen it all before.
Interesting story – dialogue unclear in places.
Historic times – not much change then!
Out of focus and dim, but truly brilliant! (pun intended)
Brilliant!
Very gripping, especially second half.
I now fancy Ben Affleck!
Held tension well.
Gripping!
Diction not always good.
Improved as it went along.
Only understood half the dialogue! (God bless America!)
I think this is why we live in Good Old Blighty – very good movie!
Gung ho nonsense, although entertaining. Sound awful. Subtitles were unreadable. Give the people what they think they want!
Bollocks the American way. You forget how everyone wearing glasses in those days looked like “Brains” out of Thunderbirds!
Entertaining twaddle! Poor soundtrack – hard to follow at times.

“MIDNIGHT IN PARIS” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 43+10 crew
Number of completed forms - 37

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
24	10	3	-	-
*65%*	*27%*	8%	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 89 (out of total possible score of 100) –.

Comments on forms:

Most enjoyable – great music & shots of Paris.
Joyful music & atmospheric if somewhat fluffy!
Enchanting, funny, etc., etc.
Delightful.
Just de-lovely!
Even better second time round – great end to the season. Thanks.
Loved every minute – wish I was there!
Tres bon and a good soundtrack.
Wonderful analysis of human behaviour. Best film in years.
Charming, goody Woody. Good entertainment.
Just as enjoyable the second time round.
A very pleasant film, lovely scenes of Paris. A good evening’s entertainment.
Boy meets girl, boy loses girl, boy finds another girl, cue rain.
The best film so far – 5 star!
I love a happy ending (x2)
Light hearted entertainment. Good music.
Lovely film to end the season – look forward to September!
Very Woody Allen – very charming.
Very enjoyable – unusual but worked well.
Good, light hearted fun.
Owen Wilson sounded like Woody! Great cars and set. Really enjoyed it. Can’t wait until September!

“THE HUNT” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 12+5 crew
Number of completed forms - 15

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
13	2	-	-	-
*87%*	*13%*	-	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 97 (out of total possible score of 100) – one of our highest ever scoring films but inexplicably very poorly attended.

Comments on forms:

Very interesting film.
So many issues raised.
One of the best films this season, though-provoking, beautifully made. The man was innocent, so was the child. What a shame you missed it!
Simply excellent film AND NOT ABOUT A PAEDOPHILE but about a man wrongly accused. Such a shame if you missed it – just a brilliant, riveting, moving and emotional film. Thank you!
Where was everyone? What an excellent, gripping and affecting film you all missed.
Thought-provoking.
Very current with all the ‘celebrities’ – guilty??
One of the most powerful films emotionally that DFS has shown. Very beautifully filmed and acted while presenting a relevant contemporary challenge.
Very powerful film – well acted. Could well happen!
It’s good to see such a good, though-provoking, well- made film. Superb – this film justifies why we have a Film Society.

“MILLIONS” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 24+8 crew
Number of completed forms - 24

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
12	10	2	-	-
*50%*	*42%*	8%	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 85 (out of total possible score of 100) – a well-received little morality tale.

Comments on forms:

Excellent ending.
A delightful Christmas story.
Loved it! Quirky and uplifting.
Makes one think money is not everything – people are!
Never seemed to transcend its basis of a kids’ film, despite valiant attempt.
Really enjoyable – great cast, moral, laughs – loved it!
Excellent morality tale.
Very good value!
This was a bit too much for the under-12’s although well put together.
Lovely little actor – really enjoyed it.
What a joy – fantastic little actor.
Fun with serious message.
Lovely young actors & great theme – Saint Maureen was brill!
Very sweet – so Danny Boyle.

“HIGH SOCIETY” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 37+9 crew
Number of completed forms - 21

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
21	-	-	-	-
*100%*	-	-	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 100 (out of total possible score of 100) – top marks for this classic musical. This is the first DFS film to get the top score! The comments say it all.

Comments on forms:

Wonderful!
Just lovely (x2).
More like this please.
Great dialogue, great music, great acting and no explosions!
Fab-u-lous!
Great film.
Best Christmas film!
Joy in a DVD box! Note to self: must buy a pink twin-set for sailing!
As good as it gets!
Well – they don’t make them like that anymore! What a treat!
Superb! More and more!
A perfect evening.
It was lovely wasn’t it!
Love the old movies!
True love, true love – la la la!

“UNTOUCHABLE” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 46+6 crew
Number of completed forms - 40

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
38	2	-	-	-
*95%*	5%	-	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 99 (out of total possible score of 100) – well, it doesn’t get much better than this! Another well-attended film which touched the whole audience and was made even better by being based on a real- life relationship. As ever, the comments say it all.

Comments on forms:

Funny, heart-warming story – loved it!
A very moving film with lovely music.
A life-enhancing film.
Fabulous – great humour & wonderful acting.
Fantastic film.
Very uplifting & beautiful music.
Funny, thought-provoking.
One of the best. (x2)
Very good choice.
Marvellous film – can’t remember when I’ve enjoyed a film so much! Just lovely.
Brilliant, feel-good.
Unusual theme brilliantly done!
Moving, funny – very good.
Great film – really enjoyed it.
Would quite like to meet the lead!
Beautiful!
My brother who lives in France said it was the best film he’d seen in years – he was right!
I’d heard of this one – never thought I’d get to see it. Thanks.
Brilliant! (x2)
More like this.
Heart-warming.
Exceptional.
Funny and heart-warming – great acting.
It will be hard to beat this one.
Excellent choice.
A warm, uplifting, funny film!
Human, dignity and some delightful acting.
Very moving film.
Wonderful film – thank you.
What a terrific film – well done to whoever chose it!

“BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 29+10 crew
Number of completed forms - 36

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
15	15	5	-	1
*42%*	*42%*	*14%*	-	2%

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 80 (out of total possible score of 100) – a mixed reaction to this unusual film which clearly had an emotional impact on some of the audience and confused others.

Comments on forms:

Did not get it at all!
I’m not sure what to make of it but it was very well done.
Excellent child actor and music but not really my taste.
Loved the music, took some understanding. She’s the man!
Brilliant & magnificent cinema. Pulsating acting from a wonderful cast.
Yet another great film! Excellent actress!
Every American’s right to reject what the state offers, because it never offered anything in the first place, and then accused you of taking advantage.
Very powerful. Story line not clear but ultimately that didn’t matter.
Definitely needed sub-titles. Very moving film.
A contrast of gentleness and violence – very watchable but hard to understand.
A strong emotional film – life, its odds, its loyalties, its losses.
Very unusual film – interesting and very different.
An unusual film. Excellent acting by the girl.
The young girl was amazing. The allegorical creatures gave an added dimension. More like this please!
Amazing little girl. Rather depressing overall but worth seeing.
Beautifully filmed, excellent acting, unique film. Loved the music.
Not a film I would watch twice but I’m glad I saw it.
Very glad I saw this film – also glad the sub-titles were on!
First half wasn’t sure. Second half all made sense. Wonderful.
Good film but can’t say I enjoyed it.
The most remarkable acting from 6 year old “Hushpuppy”. Astonishing, heart-breaking. Ultimately uplifting (I think).
Life-affirming stuff!
Interesting.
Confusing!
Something to think about.

“THE WELL-DIGGER’S DAUGHTER” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 45+8 crew
Number of completed forms - 42

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
37	5	-	-	-
*88%*	*12%*	-	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 97 (out of total possible score of 100) – another well-attended film that clearly touched the hearts of many of the audience.

Comments on forms:

Top notch.
Happy, happy film.
Loved it! More please.
Lovely film in beautiful setting.
Perhaps not one of the greats but a pleasant, enjoyable film.
Beautifully cast and acted with simple sincerity. Fine example of French film making.
Excellent choice.
Lovely – just the film for a cold January evening.
Beautifully French – played with gentle humour for effective emotional drama – a delight. Well-shaped characters.
Wonderful! So evocative, so French! More please.
Very French.
Superb!
Good film for the society.
Beautifully made film!
French films are always brilliant – why is that?
Lovely film, very evocative. Beautiful photography.
Beautiful – from first to last frame.
Charming, perfect film for a cold winter evening!
Loved it – charming, funny.
Another lovely film in a fantastic location.
Touching and marvellously sensitive.
Excellent French film, very nice daughters, great set!
Very enjoyable.
Charming film – great choice and a happy ending.
A happy ending – I didn’t expect that!
Mush! Brilliant control and cinematography.

“BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 48+7 crew
Number of completed forms - 37

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
21	12	3	1	-
*57%*	*32%*	8%	3%	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 86 (out of total possible score of 100) – a favourite with many but not as high-scoring as some other recent films but, yet again, well-attended.

Comments on forms:

I just love that film and George!
Loved it.
Wonderful.
The most beautiful woman EVER!
Just lovely – the cat was my favourite actor but Audrey and George also very good…
Brilliant – I so love happy endings.
Very enjoyable.
Great romantic nostalgia.
Iconic.
A great classic – loved it third time around!
Of its type.
Why can’t I have neighbours like her?
Beautiful cast!
Loved the cat!
Lovely in colour.
Good & luscious!
Wonderful taxis!
Lovely but what about cat? Cats do not like getting wet!!!
Loved the film – first time I’ve seen it. Great choice!
Love this story.
I am sad to seem to have lost something over the passing years….the memorable moment in this showing of the film was hearing a woman in the audience dismayed at the treatment of the cat!
Hard to understand Audrey Hepburn’s accent – cats were good!
The start of the swinging 60’s.
Enjoyable but slightly dated.

“SOME LIKE IT HOT” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending – 45+8 crew
Number of completed forms - 45

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
40	5	-	-	-
*89%*	*11%*	-	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 97 (out of total possible score of 100) – what a great score for this 1959 classic comedy and our last film of the summer season! Sadly, some sound problems for some of the audience.

Comments on forms:

Brilliant, what a cast & great atmosphere. Loved it – more like this please.
More comedy please.
Very funny, hilarious, great fun (x7)
Sound very distorted – spoiled the film.
Loved it – thanks so much!
Hot dogs were great!
Brilliant classic comedy.
Brilliant, loved it.
Nice to see a good classic again.
Entertaining.
Nice to have a good laugh.
Although I did enjoy the film, one could not compare it to any modern film. You must keep on having old classics.
A great nostalgic film.
Very good.
Your choice gets better.
Splendid choice.
Absolutely brilliant.
Loved it! I’ve seen it many times but was great to watch with other people.
Fantastic!
Best film ever!
Such fun!
Perfect! Just what we needed to blow away the “summer blues”.
They just don’t make them like that anymore!
Sound a bit loud. Enjoyed old fashioned humour.
Oldie but a goodie!
A jolly good laugh. Great one-liners too.
What else can you say – a great end to a great season – thank you.
That’s why they call it a classic!
Nice frocks!
Classic!
One of the best – very raucous in the row behind!!
Great film which I can’t understand not having seen before.
Great entertainment, very clever filming. A good choice to end the season.

“CABARET” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 58+10 crew
Number of completed forms - 66

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
64	2	-	-	-
*97%*	3%	-	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 99 (out of total possible score of 100) – the highest score we’ve ever achieved! Clearly the whole evening was judged to be a great success – see the wealth of comments below.

Comments on forms:

Bitter-sweet brilliance.
Good/brilliant, as ever! (x2)
Very enjoyable, lovely to see again.
Lovely buffet, thank you!
And the food was excellent too!
I love this film – Minelli, Gray & Fosse. What more could you want?
More of these classics please!
Excellent film. Great evening’s entertainment.
Fabulous!
Excellent choice – great to see it again.
40 years since I saw it and it’s just as fresh, quirky and dark as I remember it. Outstanding!
Great! – good buffet incidentally!
Classic!
Loved the music – sang along! At the grand old age of 56that’s the first time I’ve seen the film – superb but rather dark!! Fab evening, great food – thanks a million!
Sensational!
Thoroughly enjoyable – thank you.
Very good film and food.
Good to see it again.
Excellent – what the hell else can you say?
Always a great film – puts shivers down your spine!
One remembers seeing this the first time round – strong stuff everywhere!
Very spectacular and entertaining with serious, tragic undertones.lovely venue, food excellent.
Sound a little loud at the start.
Very entertaining.

“BEGINNERS” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 37+8 crew
Number of completed forms - 35

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
6	19	9	-	1
*17%*	*54%*	*26%*	-	3%

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 71 (out of total possible score of 100) – a somewhat disappointing score for this well-attended study of different and changing relationships in Los Angeles. It certainly prompted plenty of audience reaction. The dog (Arthur) was the clear star of the evening judging by the comments below!

Comments on forms:

The dog takes it again!
Loved Arthur.
Thought-provoking. The dog lightened what could have been rather an esoterical subject for some people.
Unusual. Left to draw your own conclusions. I liked the dog!
Enjoyed the dog. Not quite sure where we were! Very soulful Euan McG! Lovely eyed Melanie. Guess they both had difficult family relationships. Christopher Plummer enjoyed himself!
A beautifully acted essay in “happy” and “sad”. The dog wins the Oscar!
Quirky, a bit disjointed. Couldn’t understand a word the girl said.
Worth coming – but not memorable.
Confusing.com. Great dog. I’ll take a rain check.
Nice dog, nice music.
Nothing without the dog.
Such a sensitive gentle film. Are there really any men like that?
Rather slow and predictable.
Very slow. Nice dog and music.
Good music – nice dog.
Still trying to work it out!
Unusually philosophical (that’s not really the right word) for a Hollywood film. Actress who played Anna stunningly lovely – reminded me of Catherine Deneuve all those year ago.
Sensitive production but did little to stretch ones imagination or challenge perceptions of American movies.
Not my kind of film.
Amazing!

“THE HELP” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 47+8 crew
Number of completed forms - 47

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
47	-	-	-	-
*100%*	-	-	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 100 (out of total possible score of 100) – and you can’t do better than that! This is the first time that a film has had top marks since we started collecting feedback – and very well deserved too!

Comments on forms:

Really enjoyed it – great acting.
Thought film was really good.
Subtitles? Good idea?
Very good and quite moving. Good snacks and very entertaining evening – much better than the movies.
Very moving.
Great choice – more like it!
Brilliant! (x2)
Excellent film. Most enjoyable.
Wonderful. Thank you.
Great film. Hated the subtitles – most distracting.
True to the book (x3)
Really enjoyed it.
Powerful & thought provoking. Superb acting.
It only takes one person to start a revolution.
A powerful story told with humour and humanity.
Love the ambience – love this as a way to watch a film, very comfortable. Film excellent – moving, well -documented story. Loved the candlelight. Thank you.
Very good film – nice to see one that keeps so well to the book. A very enjoyable evening – from a newcomer to DFS.
A very strong film – excellent believable characters, does justice to the novel.
Very moving, the subtitles really helped.
Well worth braving the weather for.
Powerful but too long. Ending sentimental. Great acting from many.
Powerful comment on black/white relations in the 60’s. Could be edited. Great performances.
Lost for words – wonderful!
Once again an excellent film, both moving & amusing.
Well written and acted – a good choice.
“I told old stories like it really was”. I reckon so!
Read the book – now seen it twice! So many issues to think about.
Brilliant film!

“MARTHA MARCY MAY MARLENE” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 18+5 crew
Number of completed forms - 22

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
3	6	5	6	2
*14%*	*27%*	*23%*	*27%*	9%

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 52 (out of total possible score of 100) – after a very good run of films, this one seemingly failed to attract much of an audience and scored poorly. Well, in the words of one of the audience – “you can’t win them all!”

Comments on forms:

Confusing & unsatisfying.
No more cult films!
Glad I saw it.
Gripping but uncomfortable watching.
Not quite as good as I expected but sinister & gripping. Blurred lines between reality & paranoia.
Slowly builds up the tension.
Tantalising! Might just shut my bedroom window tonight!
Enjoyed nut confused. (x2)
Visually dynamic, shocking, perplexing but, as a piece of dialogue asked....”What the heel’s going on? Who the f...k knows?”
A waste of time & money. We’ve gone from A+ (The Help) to E.
A brooding, complex, uncomfortable film.
Dismal – inconclusive ending.
Well, where did we get with all that? Feel the power of the cult is a fierce thing.
What was it all about?
Fantastic tension & brilliant acting by the MMMM character.
Good reviews but I found it disappointing, dark & depressing. Didn’t enjoy it but you can’t win them all...!

“THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending – 44+6 crew
Number of completed forms - 44

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
41	3	-	-	-
*93%*	7%	-	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 98 (out of total possible score of 100) – clearly a highly popular start to our autumn season with one of our highest scores from a really good turnout.

Comments on forms:

When do we go?
Very enjoyable (x2)
Great film. Improves on acquaintance – can’t wait to see it a third time!
Very well done.
Brilliant start to the season – may it continue.
Fun, colourful, amusing.
Makes me want to visit India.
I’m booked on the next plane – I wish! Colourful, touching, funny – great evening’s entertainment. Good choice chaps!
Seen tittwice now – just as good!
With a cast like that it can’t fail – thoroughly enjoyed the film.
Strange, fascinating, brilliant acting by all. It also reinforced my desire NOT to go to India – too noisy by half!
A good laugh.
An excellent entertaining film – well done!
Brilliantly amusing yet profound. Even better on the second showing!
Just as joyous seeing it again. Here’s to silver seniors!
Fun, watchable. Clearer sound? Little difficult to hear words. Sub-titles?
Mind-blowing and vibrant backdrop.
Real feel-good film.
India as I imagine – wonderful character much enjoyed.
An old fashioned happy ending delightful movie. Great cast.
Real. Sensitive. Joyous and an impressive range of emotions tapped into – rich, denser, funny interactions. Expectations satisfied, fairy tale to smile with!
A lovely look at older life with so many truths. Excellent acting by Maggie Smith & Judy Dench.

“LE QUATTRO VOLTE” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 44+7 crew
Number of completed forms - 31

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
8	5	12	5	1
*26%*	*16%*	*39%*	*16%*	3%

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 62 (out of total possible score of 100) – a rather disappointing score for this somewhat unusual and slow-moving portrayal of life through the seasons in a Calabrian village. A good turnout and lots of comments!

Comments on forms:

Brilliant! Music of the spirits, drive, drama, humour, beauty, reality, cadence & nature elements – gorgeous, cyclical.
Unique & enchanting.
Almost impossible to classify – I got it in the end. Brave & rather wonderful.
Different – dust to dust. Good film to follow a funeral!
Well –dust to dust – to dust shall we return! A film apt as we start Lent 2012.
Different but brilliant! I wonder how many takes for those goat sequences?
Think I missed something along the way (x2)
Appreciate the art but found it a little dull.
Worse than watching paint dry!
It made me remember how good very simple film-making can be: very powerful ideas & imagery in a peasant environment.
Art?
Outstanding, delightful.
How bizarre but true to life.
Had a certain charm.
That got my goat!
Poor little kid...
Very different.
Visually rich.
Rather strange.
Beautiful photography but plot non-existent. Dog was a star!
No comment.
Photography great plus animals – very different.
The emperor’s new clothes?
A most unusual film which did not require dialogue. Wonderful scenery & photography.
Interesting! A bit too racy for me!

“SUNSHINE & ORANGES” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 42+8 crew
Number of completed forms - 42

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
31	10	-	1	-
*74%*	*25%*	-	2%	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 92 (out of total possible score of 100) – an excellent score for this embarrassing exposure of our shameful recent history (however well-motivated). Another good turnout and no shortage of comments!

Comments on forms:

Unbelievable that this happened – do we ever know how much is covered up?
Very moving.
Really informative.
A very interesting film.
Very “Loach” – emotional, moving, personal.
Harrowing & powerful – a “must see” film.
Important the story be told: it was well told. Some poetic licence perhaps & filmed in a ‘gritty’ style reminiscent of dad (Ken). A powerful film.
Enlightening & moving.
Brilliant, sensitive & shocking.
A good depiction of our shameful history.
Nice weepy because I had a client who was one! Very sad & appalling.
A very powerful & moving film (x2)
Very interesting as my best friend’s mother had 2 sisters taken off to Aus. I remember telling my father & he was in total disbelief – still doesn’t believe me!
Normally wouldn’t like a documentary but excellent.
A very moving picture but so very sad – what terrible things we do to each other.
A heartbreaking story beautifully portrayed.
Drama vs. documentary? The credits list “ Icon Entertainment” – some lack of conviction regarding relationships. Not a well-structured film – the story, reality, was the power.
Thought provoking (x2) – a shocking happening.
A grim new dimension to “Wanted Downunder”! How significant are those early years to our emotional being?
A very thought provoking film – commitment to something one believes in is a very hard thing for the family of such a person!
Very moving &well made.
Thought provoking, well made incredibly sad – and unbelievable it could have been allowed!
Could have been a bit shorter – got a bit samey towards the end. But still, an appalling, fascinating aspect of recent history very well told.

“POTICHE” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 46+7 crew
Number of completed forms - 34

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
21	12	1	-	-
*62%*	*35%*	3%	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 90 (out of total possible score of 100) – an excellent score for this surprisingly well-attended French comedy set in the 70’s.

Comments on forms:

A fun film (x2)
Another brilliant French film
Very funny!
Funny and light-hearted
Fantastic film & very well acted
Lovely to spend an evening laughing
Enjoyed the humour
Don’t mess with the Amazons!
A feel-good film – and Deneuve!!
Allez-y les femmes!
A good tonic – a real chuckle
Life-affirming – come on girls!
Too tongue-in-cheek for my taste but unusual and well made.

“FIRST GRADER” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 30+8 crew
Number of completed forms - 34

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
25	7	2	-	-
*74%*	*20%*	6%	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 92 (out of total possible score of 100) – an excellent score for this much loved film despite some technical setbacks!

Comments on forms:

A wonderful film – thank God we managed the end!!
Very moving film.
Lovely film – enjoyed it even with the hiccup!
The tension was increased by the hiccup at the end – I’m so glad we knew what was in the letter.
Thought-provoking – great work by the technical crew!
Wonderful film – well done techies for saving the day!!
Inspirational – even for one of the bad guys!
Very simply enjoyable – if only more of the world could work like that. (well done the technical team!)
Excellent but for the breakdown.
Very moving.

“THE LAST STATION” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 27+8 crew
Number of completed forms - 33

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
26	6	-	1	-
*79%*	*18%*	-	3%	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 93 (out of total possible score of 100) – a very high score well-deserved by this beautifully acted and shot study of the battle for Tolstoy’s literary legacy. The comments speak for themselves!

Comments on forms:

Wonderful acting
Very well done – extremely moving
Moving & powerful
Brilliant view of Russian life
Powerful & gentle – moving film – strong cinematic
Very good choice
Beautiful filming, music & characterisation – perfect
Exceeded my expectations
Most enjoyable film
Great – really enjoyed it
So much more enjoyable than I thought it would be - and so sad – thankyou
Beautifully made – thoughtful & superbly acted
Beautifully acted & moving
Splendid!

“BICYCLE THIEVES” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 33+8 crew
Number of completed forms - 29

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
12	14	2	1	-
*41%*	*48%*	7%	4%	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 82 (out of total possible score of 100) – a very good score for this 1948 portrayal of life in post-war Italy – despite the rather stunted appearance of the actors!

Comments on forms:

Very sad
Have wanted to see this film for ages – thanks for showing it.
Glad we showed it
Slow, uninspiring (hope we don’t have to look forward to a future like this!!)
Topical – where is the work?
Excellent acting, fabulous cinematography, wonderful
Very good choice
Raw, powerful and moving
Good insight onto post-war Rome
Great period piece giving excellent presentation of immediate post-war situation
Loved the bambino – very sad

“CHICO AND RITA” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 34+5 crew
Number of completed forms - 30

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
5	22	3	-	-
*17%*	*73%*	*10%*	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 77 (out of total possible score of 100) – a good score for this interesting animation and the music clearly went down well!

Comments on forms:

Loved the music (x5)
Cute performance & lovely music
Lovely music – pity about the ending
This was very sweet
Excellent mostly – forgot it was animated. Great music.
Good animation
Most enjoyable
Different! (x2)
Very good artwork and enjoyed the happy ending!
Enjoyable

“WINTER’S BONE” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 32+7 crew
Number of completed forms - 29

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
8	12	4	4	1
*28%*	*41%*	*14%*	*14%*	3%

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 69 (out of total possible score of 100) – a bit more of a mixed response for this film with the score obviously affected by the poor quality of the dialogue.

Comments on forms:

Gruesome but moving at times
Morbid but extremely well made
Grim but compelling (x2)
I can’t imagine why anyone would make such a miserable film
I’ll stop moaning about road works
Yes, I don’t want to go there for my holidays but extremely well put together
Couldn’t hear the dialogue/poor diction/ needed subtitles (x9)
Very depressing, can we have something more cheerful (x3)
Loved the setting
Excellent cast, powerful story, brillisntly structured, moving
Too tiring to concentrate on the second half

“THE KING’S SPEECH” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 30+7 crew
Number of completed forms - 25

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
24	1	-	-	-
*96%*	4%	-	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 99 (out of total possible score of 100) – another fantastic score, this time for one of the best films of last year – British and low budget!

Comments on forms:

Riveting
Enjoyed it more second time around
Firth brilliant – perfectly English
Even better seeing it again. Brilliant dialogue & a moving story – parable of our time!
Second time even better
Excellent – what else can you say?
Superb – the best yet!
Brilliant film – well worth seeing twice

“MY AFTERNOONS WITH MARGUERITTE” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 28+9 crew
Number of completed forms - 30

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
29	1	-	-	-
*97%*	3%	-	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 99 (out of total possible score of 100) – our best score yet, so a brilliant start to the autumn season. Yet again, a simple story beautifully filmed (and French!) goes down so well.

Comments on forms:

More,more! This is what we want.
More like this please
Lovely, lovely, lovely
A perfect film society film
Magical and superbly acted
A tender and lovely film
Great film and happy ending as well
Always enjoy French films – very subtle
Superb – French film-making at its best
Just gorgeous – fabulous start to the season – loved it!
What a lovely film to start with
Lovely film – very touching
Light and enjoyable – Depardieu excellent as always
Lovely story
Charming

“CALAMITY JANE” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending – 52+9 crew
Number of completed forms - 50

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
35	15	-	-	-
*70%*	*30%*	-	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 93 (out of total possible score of 100) – an excellent turnout for this opener for the Dart Music Festival and, judging by the score and the comments, was very well received!

“MOTHER” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 30+5 crew
Number of completed forms - 30

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
4	15	8	1	2
*13%*	*50%*	*27%*	3%	7%

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 65 (out of total possible score of 100)

Despite half the audience rating this film as “good”, the final verdict was lower than we’ve seen for a while.

“MADE IN DAGENHAM” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 33+8 crew
Number of completed forms - 29

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
24	5	-	-	-
*83%*	*17%*	-	-	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 96 (out of total possible score of 100) – one of our top-scoring films ever! A winning mixture - British-made, a struggle against the odds, great casting/direction and some history we can all (mostly) remember.

“AWAY WE GO” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 33+9 crew
Number of completed forms - 36

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
2	25	7	2	-
6%	*69%*	*19%*	6%	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 69 (out of total possible score of 100)

An inoffensive, gentle view of American lifestyles that was reasonably well received but didn’t excel.

“A PROPHET” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 32+6 crew
Number of completed forms - 31

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
13	11	4	3	-
*42%*	*35%*	*13%*	*10%*	-

This gives an overall Film Reaction Index of 77 (out of total possible score of 100) – 77% of the audience rating it as Excellent or Good

“THE BOAT THAT ROCKED” – AUDIENCE FEEDBACK

Number of people attending - 33+8 crew
Number of completed forms - 35

Film rated as follows:

*excellent*	*good*	*average*	*poor*	*awful*
26	7	-	2	-
*74%*	*20%*	-	6%	-

Film title	feedback score	no. of forms
An Education	97	46
As Good As It Gets	94	22
Julie & Julia	93	31
Conversations Wth My Gardner	92	35
Everlasting Moments	90	26
Lemon Tree	90	28
Creation	89	32
Frozen River	87	37
Hairspray	86	40
A Single Man	85	35
Fish Tank	84	26
500 Days of Summer	83	14
Moon	83	34
A Serious Man	73	26
Shrek Forever After	73	47
London River	72	40
The Boy in Striped Pyjamas	66	20
Still Walking	62	26
The Concert	51	43