Boyle revives some of the stylistic tics which found themselves being ripped off by geezer-gangster Britflicks back in the day, but now the freezeframes are briefer, sharper; the movie itself refers back to the original with variant flashback versions of famous scenes, but also Super 8-type images of the boys’ poignant boyhood in primary school.

The excuse given by his Democrat Party was that the war was going on, and it was not wise to “change horses in mid-stream,” as the popular phrase was used during the months of electioneering before the votes were cast.

Silence reigned.

Pretty legs, said Rebo in a stage whisper as Peter slowed down.