Non Shakespeare fans should find this accessible and entertaining. As well as Welles's fine performance there is a chance to listen to one of the great speaking voices – that of John Gielgud.
Tonga is the Friendly Islands and from experience I have always associated Tongan people with happiness. This documentary is heartfelt and deserves to be seen.
Young Maggie Mulubwa's expressionless face is an inspired casting. The screenplay is bitter/sweet but the bitter is handled through some clever satire so the entertainment level rarely dips.
Whilst no longer controversial 60 years on it still had the ability to create suspense, particularly because the up close and personal camera work meant there was no escape for the viewer. Anna Massey was excellent.