Talk:My Policeman (film)

Critical reception
Here are some overall trends observed by reliable sources:
 * The Huffington Post: "The film itself has received a somewhat lukewarm response, with many reviews pointing out a disconnect between the younger characters and their older counterparts... However, there’s unfortunately no denying that it’s Harry’s acting that’s taken the brunt of the criticism, as it seems many remain unconvinced by his abilities."
 * GamesRadar:
 * Headline: "Harry Styles' My Policeman called "tame", "stodgy", and "poignant" in mixed film festival reviews"
 * Subtitle: "Michael Grandage's gay romance drama struggles to juggle its two timelines and feels all too familiar, critics argue"
 * Article body: "The first reviews for Harry Styles' My Policeman are in – and the romance drama doesn't seem to be wowing critics out of Toronto Film Festival. Reactions overall, it's fair to say, have been mixed so far, with some calling the Michael Grandage flick "tame" and stodgy", while others have labelled it "poignant" and praised its performances... Based on the book of the same name by Bethan Roberts, the movie is set across two different timelines – something many of the reactions claim it doesn't juggle well."

Thanks, Erik (talk &#124; contrib) (ping me) 18:04, 14 September 2022 (UTC)
 * We Got This Covered: "My Policeman does not yet have an aggregate rating on Rotten Tomatoes as of this story’s filing. Analysis of reviews at individual sites suggests the piece is fine and will manage to avoid a critical conviction to movie prison, but does not have force behind it."

American? UK based story, made in England, with British actors.
How is this American? 149.86.51.49 (talk) 21:55, 15 October 2022 (UTC)


 * Because it was produced by Amazon Studios, an American studio. The script, actors and locations don't give the product a nationality, the owner does. (CC) Tb hotch ™ 22:36, 20 October 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 28 October 2022
The page says the film is American. However, the film is British, is set in the UK, and features a British cast and crew. 108.29.149.119 (talk) 15:40, 28 October 2022 (UTC)
 * Red information icon with gradient background.svg Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. (CC) Tb hotch ™ 06:54, 1 November 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 5 November 2022
Retirees Marion and her husband, Tom Burgess, live in the English seaside town of Peacehaven. After learning that their former friend from decades past, Paul Hazelwood, has suffered a debilitating stroke, leaving him unable to care for himself, Marion agrees to take him into their home and becomes his caregiver. Tom disproves and resents Marion for allowing him back into their lives. While sorting through Paul’s belongings, she comes across his journal from the late 1950’s, which reflects on his past relationship with Paul. In 1957 Brighton, museum director Paul meets Tom, then a policeman, after reporting an accident. Paul leaves Tom his business card, and Tom visits him at the museum he works at. Paul invites Tom to his flat one night to draw him. The two have drinks, and Tom initiates physical affection, and they engage in oral sex. Afterward, a shaken Tom abruptly leaves. Paul later visits a gay bar one night and begins having sex with a stranger in an alley before they are caught by the police. Paul manages to run away and finds Tom waiting for him at his flat. Tom admits his feelings, and the two have sex, resulting in a passionate romance. Due to criminalities against homosexuality, as well as Tom’s fear of jeapordozing his job at the police force, they carry on their relationship in secret.Tom meets schoolteacher Marion Taylor and begins courting her. He introduces her to Paul, and they become fast friends, bonding over their shared interests in art. Soon, the three of them become inseparable. Tom later proposes to Marion, and they marry, but he continues his romance with Paul. When he visits Tom and Marion at their home, she discovers them in an affectionate embrace. Marion feels angered and betrayed, which is exacerbated when Paul invites Tom to accompany him on a business trip to Venice as his assistant. Shortly after their return, Paul is arrested by Brighton police due to an anonymous report accusing him of homosexual activities. The case goes to trial, where Mariel testifies on his behalf, but Paul’s journal entries, detailing his romantic and sexual attractions to Tom, are brought into evidence. Paul is sentenced to two years in prison, and Tom is fired from the police force. As Tom and Marion try to move on with their lives, he professes his love for her and vows they never speak of Paul again. Marion confesses to Tom that she is the one who reported Paul, as a last effort to win him back, and has been living with guilt ever since. She challenges him into realizing their marriage has been based on lies and filled with unhappiness. She tells him she is leaving him and asks that he take care of Paul and love him. After Marion’s departure, Tom visits Paul in his room, and they lovingly embrace each other. Mcaball1993 (talk) 02:01, 5 November 2022 (UTC)
 * Red question icon with gradient background.svg Not done: it's not clear what changes you want to be made. Please mention the specific changes in a "change X to Y" format and provide a reliable source if appropriate. — Sirdog (talk) 15:03, 10 November 2022 (UTC)

Semi-protected edit request on 17 November 2022
"Change Paul to Patrick" SilentWraith0461 (talk) 13:35, 17 November 2022 (UTC)
 * ✅ Actualcpscm (talk) 17:15, 17 November 2022 (UTC)

Hidden prejudice in article?
Except for in the cast listing, there is no mention of Rupert Everett. Why? G.ravi.gera (talk) 13:08, 31 December 2022 (UTC)


 * I don't know what I love more, the fact that he is just a secondary character or the sensasionalist header you chose. (CC) Tb hotch ™ 05:06, 7 January 2023 (UTC)