Pete may be the most complex character in the film.

I was uncomfortable with him at first, because he’s TOO MUCH, and when you realize where this story is going, his actions take on a predatory aspect.

BUT… it is clear that Pete is the character the director most identifies with. We seem to be seeing the story through his eyes. Reggie may be closest to a traditional protagonist, but Pete - and the actor, #DudleySutton - show an earnest vulnerability, a yearning for connection, that prevents him from coming across as a villain.

Pete, as obnoxious as he is, as manipulative as he is, is heartbreaking.
I can easily imagine what he saw as his future: living with Reggie, supporting his Grandmother, building a future of their own, riding motorcycles together, happily ever after.

… and he thought he was just moments away from his dreams coming true.

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Everyone involved with this film is firing on all cylinders: the direction, the cinematography, writing, cast, all perfection.

#RitaTushingham is so fun to watch; she is ALL OVER the frame, back and forth in the foreground and background; she makes you feel you’re in a cage with her. She’s constantly mugging into the camera in a way that makes it seem like she’s going to become a full-on comic character at any moment, but Tush doesn’t go there. Dot is ridiculous, but she’s never a joke.

… or if she is, she’s a sad one.

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