' Now and Forever ' is in the same vein as ' For Better, For worse, ' ' Touch and Go ' and the escapades of a certain car in ' Genevieve '. The UK was good at making these kind of films, and although in the history of cinema they hold a small, but precious place they should be treasured. ' Now and Forever ' is filmed in such an innocent way that a teenage schoolgirl with a slightly older garage attendant seems the most normal romance to bring to the screen. The chemistry between Vernon Gray and Janette Scott is perfect and their running away to Gretna Green the most plausible thing to to. The tender eroticism is moving and touching, and willing to defy all those who want to oppose them. Using technicolour adds to it and so does the supporting cast including Jack Warner, Pamela Brown and Kay Walsh. Kay Walsh is excellent in a sympathetic role as one of Janette Scott's teachers, and I am glad that the two leads are still with us. Janette Scott is charming, but I feel sad that a good actor like Vernon Gray did not get better parts or have a richer cinematic career. I would have rather watched him in many films rather than someone like John Gregson. There is a lot of injustice in the destiny of actors, but in this film and in ' A Day to Remember ' and ' To Paris with Love ' with the wonderful Odile Versois he will I hope be always remembered. Mario Zami directs well with a sophistication often lost in British films, and I have enjoyed seeing it many times for its refreshing charm