Mr Burton

We watched Mr. Burton last night. It's an absolutely brilliant film, heartily recommend by Kim & I. 

It spun the story of the struggle of Richard Burton's early life really well. Harry Lawtey is excellent as the young Burton, visibly ageing on screen as the story develops (not a bad match for Burton, too) It's very cleverly done. Toby Jones is stand-out again, as P H Burton, Richard's mentor. (Isn't he fab in everything he does?)

The story itself is fascinating, as so many planets had to align to get Burton to achieve his destiny as Wales's most famous Actor. It's almost unbelievable. 

There is a very subtle, light touch to the question of PH's sexuality - giving it just the amount of focus it warrants, not sensationalising it, or overplaying it's role. 

The actual life story of PH himself is almost as bizarre as that of his Ward. Read more here