i be a big fan of larkin work and i believe that he be amid the great 20th century poet . the film itself do a great justice to the bard of hull . wonderfully portray by all the player in their role . bonneville do do a service to the sexually repress larkin and he avoid an impression and stray from become a caricature . the use of his poetry be the highlight of the piece itself . rather than act out the massive intensity with which larkin felt and the use of his word themselves give a good insight into plot and add a much more sombre but altogether more fascinating atmosphere . most enjoyable .