The Lesson is a literary thriller that is occasionally heavy-handed but also menacingly entertaining, plus you get Richard E. Grant in his full pomp. That said, when do you not get Richard E. Grant in his full pomp? Has anyone ever seen him at 50 per cent pomp? Has anyone ever come out of the cinema thinking: ‘I wish Richard E.
Deborah Ross
Menacingly entertaining thriller, despite the clichés: A Lesson reviewed
Plus you get Richard E. Grant in his full pomp

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