The Duke may superficially seem like old hat, but in its comfortable ways there’s still a strong message.

A charming, understated and completely enjoyable frolic about how ordinary people can do extraordinary things that seems doubly startling because, while seeming implausible, it also happens to be absolutely true.

It’s a daft, lovely story, and it opens up like a flower – the final half hour is deeply and unexpectedly moving.

A reminder of the Notting Hill director’s formidable talent, and stands alongside his best work, combining humour, sharp and acerbic social observation, and a big emotional kick.