The History Boys - 2006 - 7/10

Talky adaptation of popular play.
Graduating class of Sheffield grammar school qualifies for Cambridge and Oxford.
Merely qualifying doesn’t guarantee entry.
There are interviews to hurdle.
A young teacher is hired on to hone skills, to show the lads can learn and think independently.
Despite a uninspired end twist, a satisfying movie, chock flash with history nuggets, wordplay, poetry and song (including George Formby!).
A powerful tonic against defeatists and yob worship.