This is unforgettable. Joss Ackland and Claire Bloom give the performances of their lifetimes in a truly masterful story. The later version is fine but it is this one, with Mr. Ackland so moving and real, that you will never forget. When the film was released, I was stunned another actor was playing the role of C. S. Lewis. In my mind and memory, it will forever be Joss Ackland I think of when I read C. S. Lewis or hear him mentioned. When an actor can achieve that, it is a stunning achievement. It is most certainly exactly what is done here and because of what he achieved, I have looked for and appreciated Joss Ackland ever since.
Review of Shadowlands
