This 1945 romance from Powell and Pressburger is very much a film of its time and genre, but despite the to-th-modern-viewer limitations of this it still comes out as rather fine.
The plot is average to good, we have a slightly bizarre ending. Although it is difficult to entirely believe in the central relationship (and the slightly pointless supporting characters) Joan's 'journey' is well evoked.
Technically, Powell and Pressburger use montage well on occassion, and they are masters at filming groups of people pushing the plot forward together. The action parts, of the sea, are well evoked and expertly created (though it is difficult to take any seastorm too seriously when the main character continues to smoke his pipe throughout).
Perhaps the best aspect of this film is the way it looks. We have some wonderful evocations of the Hebridean islands, especially of the figures in shadow, inversely framing the incredible landscape. The film looks very beautiful, with wonderful use of contrast and fine framing of the natural landscape.
A pleasure to watch, though let's not get too excited.
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