This film took an interesting approach to the representation to woman, and with the use of a female main protagonist, it was definitely more positive compared to other swinging sixties films, such as Alfie.
It showed very clearly that all actions have consequences, and sometimes on very serious and dramatic proportion. The film contains a very harrowing abortion scene, something that although is not graphic or explicit, had the ability to shock me. The film also ends with neutral end of Peter going to prison over stealing a car, again showing that all actions have consequences, a bitter reality to the Chelsea-born protagonist, Poly.
This film highlights generational divides between the young and their sixties rebellion compared to the classic 50s idealism's and way of thinking from the elders. It shows a clear class divide and how in many ways, someone of a working class background can be just as quick to judge someone of a upper-class background such as Poly. I felt the use of cinemtography showing the demonlising of older buildings and building new blocks of flats was clever to represent the idea of 'out with the old, in with the new'. However, as the film tells the story of, sometimes 'new' isn't always the correct way forward.
I thought the film cleverly portrayed woman, generational and social divide and was a break through by using a female protagonist.
I would happily watch this film again, greatly enjoyed.
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