The plot of the film is fairly simple: Scottish nationalists from a University in Glasgow in 1950 decide to take back their country's coronation stone that the English "stole" from them centuries gone by. In a not-so-elaborate rouse, Ian Hamilton and merry men drive down to London, break into Westminster Abbey, and attempt to take back what is rightfully theirs.

My gut tells me that a true-blooded Scottish nationalist would not find this film terribly amusing. It seems to trivialize the Scottish nationalist spirit a little bit by tinting some of the more "compelling" dialogue with a Hollywood-type feel. Furthermore, the makers of the film are predominantly non-Scottish. This is, however, a true story and the "Making of" featurette on the DVD indicates that the actual Ian Hamilton was involved in every step of the production, which leads me to believe that it's fairly accurate. At any rate, it makes me want to learn more about the history of my ancestors, my being Scottish and all. Moreover, Canadians may find this film interesting since it has echoes of the English-Canadian/Quebecois tensions that have been brewing over the past 40 years. I would certainly recommend seeing this film (supporting quality non-mainstream cinema is a good idea, no?).





