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<\/a><\/p>\nI haven\u2019t been to the cinema in \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..eh\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..can’t even remember the last time. Probably last winter to be honest. There is something about sunny, or at least light days that make the light deprived Scot that I am gravitate to standing in open spaces with my face upturned to the sky in the hope a UV ray might find it occasionally. Today there was little point in doing that as I would have been rewarded with a few gulps of rain water, and a face like a well slapped bum.\u00a0 Hello Autumn I thought as\u00a0 we endured lashing rain, wild wind and light plummeting to dusky hues of gloom by 11am.<\/p>\n
A chat with my frantic pal Frazer whose wee dog had spent the night lying on the floor in a fever with a dodgy hip and splootering tum proved he was also in need of some light relief. Then film buff pal Catherine also got in touch so we agreed to meet in a bar at 5pm and then head to the cinema.<\/p>\n
After a soft drink \u2013 well it is Monday \u2013 we sloped into Vue Cinema.\u00a0 By the time I bought a bottle of water, about 10 chocolate covered brazil nuts from the pick n mix and the ticket the shock of the bill nearly caused a seizure.<\/p>\n
However, with dogs gastric problems and vile weather awaiting us at outside meant we threw caution \u2013 and our hard earned cash – to the wind and in we went to see The Debt.<\/p>\n
Now I love Helen Mirren. I love her cos she\u2019s a great actor. She\u2019s got a great sense of humour. She looks amazing for her age and she hasn\u2019t filled every crevice in her face with silicone by-products so has an expressive and beautiful face. That was the reason I wanted to see the film \u2013 yes I am that deep.<\/p>\n
Well, it knocked my socks off. From the moment is started even my hair was clenched. A story in a nutshell is of 3\u00a0 Israeli agents whose mission it is to capture an evil Nazi War Criminal and smuggle him\u00a0 back to Israel in the 60\u2019s to face charges of unspeakably vile crimes against humanity.<\/p>\n
The young Mirren\u00a0 has to confirm his identity and in order to do so she poses as a woman who cannot conceive thus allowing\u00a0 herself to be be examined by this vile man. The speculum and stirrups had me diving into a box popcorn to stuff it into my face and distract myself. But if thrillers are your thing \u2013 then go. It\u2019s seriously excellent with the cast consisting of acting royalty.\u00a0 Here\u2019s the trailer and don\u2019t you think the guy on the right \u2013 Sam Worthington looks like a young Pierce Brosnan? Yum.<\/p>\n