Closing the Ring: Quality World War II drama

Christopher Plummer is among the fine cast in 'Closing the Ring,' a worthy drama that will engage older and younger viewers. Peter Howell Movie Critic Closing the Ring (out of 4) Starring Shirley MacLaine, Christopher Plummer, Mischa Barton, Pete Postlethwaite, Neve Campbell, Brenda Fricker and Martin McCann. Directed by Richard Attenborough. 119 minutes. At the Cumberland. 14A A generation or more ago, a movie like Closing the Ring would have enjoyed a far happier fate than being dumped into theatres in the middle of summer blockbuster season. It's a love story aimed at an older audience, the kind of movie watchers who prefer exposition to explosions. And the kind who these days are more likely to choose a comfy couch over a crowded multiplex. Which is a great pity, since this quality World War II drama by Richard... [read full story]