David Batty (2)

Caine is the main narrator, but this brisk look at London during the 1960s when the young finally asserted themselves and changed British society forever, features on-screen and voiceover appearances by a huge number of iconic persons of that era, all backed (and sometimes almost drowned out) by a sort of greatest British hits of the 60s soundtrack that would definitely be worth a re-listen. There is no overarching authorial narrative here, just how the period was seen by a host of its participants, including some, like John Lennon, who were long gone by the time this was made. As such, it has a number of perspectives, particularly about drugs. Caine relates his own experience with marijuana for instance, and it is a gem. Some of the personalities stand out for their honesty, particularly Marianne Faithfull, speaking with Caine rather than in a long-ago clip, who fesses up to some naughty behavior at a drug bust and whose experience with the extreme activities of the period definitely went further than Caine! This is definitely worth watching to get a more personal insight into the London of that period, and the archive film clips are great. There aren't that many talking heads here. Most of the talking is accompanied by appropriate images, including some taken from Caine's own films and, when Faithfull is speaking, from her Girl on a Motorcycle, which I have reviewed elsewhere. (The clips shown here will give you an idea about the best part of the film, which was simply looking at Faithfull herself! Caine seems to agree with that assessment is you listen to his conversation with her.)… (más)