Testament of Youth

Movie Ranked #674 | 2015 - Biography, Drama, History, War
A long, long time ago, back in the spring of 1914, they were so happy together. There was Vera Brittain, an upper class girl with ideas of her own; and her bright brother Edward; and his group of friends among whom Roland Leighton, wonderful, handsome, sensitive Roland Vera had fallen for... Always having great times together talking, laughing, exchanging ideas, walking, eating, swimming together; all of them envisioning the glittering future they deserved: Vera, despite her father's opposition, would study at Oxford, marry Roland and be a famous writer; Roland, as for him, would be acclaimed ... More from IMDb
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Best two reviews:
1) The Playlist - Never, for one second, is Vikander anything less than entirely truthful. (Rating: 83) Read Full Review >
2) CineVue - Kent, who gathers a cast of extremely bright young things, creates a drama that glides with sorrowful grace, pitching at a respectful and tear-inducing tone. (Rating: 80) Read Full Review >

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4) The Telegraph - As a film, Testament of Youth glimmers with sadness, but also the apprehension of sadness: we know not all of these boys are coming back. (Rating: 80) Read Full Review >
5) Time Out London - A beautifully acted but disappointingly stiff period drama. (Rating: 60) Read Full Review >
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