Brilliant theatre director Nicholas Hytner may run the National Theatre, but he just doesn't get cinema.

Click for our verdict, the trailer (look under 'useful links') and tell us what you think.

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well I've tickets to see the stage show when it comes to Belfast in a couple of weeks ... so by the looks of it, I'll just wait for that ...

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You're in for a treat - it is a brlliant night out. Although it's quite a long play, it speeds by. It's funny, thought-provoking, humane and very sharp. (Possibly the closest thing to The West Wing the UK has ever produced.

For me it reminded me very much of my school days - in a good way.

Enjoy.

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Is Richard Griffiths still going to be in it in Belfast?

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I thought that Anton Rodgers was taking over.

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Right. I didn't know. He's a good actor too.

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I am waiting for that myself Why go to a film when you can see it on the stage

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Actually, Stephen Moore is now playing Hector. He's a good actor - but he doesn't have the same "presence" as Griffiths (i.e. he's not a fatty)

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apparently Stephen Moore (as mentioned above) will be Hector and Isla Blair will be Mrs Lintott

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As long as the actors are proferssional enough it will be good - because it's a brilliant play. Griffiths is pretty special though in these kinds of roles.

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