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Summerhill
Summerhill, whose headmistress is Zoe Redhead, is a seventy year old progressive school, run on cooperative lines with pupils having an equal say in its constitution. However officious OFSTED inspector Wharton regards it as a waste of money and a means of teaching children disrespect - though his assistant Myrtle is charmed by its ambience. In a court hearing to decide the school's future barrister Geoffrey Robertson points to the many alumni from the school but also, thanks to a tip-off from a pupil, is able to reveal that Wharton had told Myrtle that the school was virtually due for closure and the inspection was purely a formality. Consequently Summerhill is saved, Myrtle gets to teach there and the children launch a pirate ship with the banner 'Freedom' to celebrate the victory. Two children whose future at the school looked uncertain are also given cause to celebrate.
| Release : | 2008 |
| Rating : | 7.6 |
| Studio : | |
| Crew : | Director, Dialogue Editor, |
| Cast : | Connor McIntyre Olly Alexander Ruth Gemmell Annette Badland Jessie Cave |
| Genre : | Drama Family |
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Don't listen to the Hype. It's awful
It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.
One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.
It is neither dumb nor smart enough to be fun, and spends way too much time with its boring human characters.
