4 JANUARY 2003, Page 24

The great escapist

From Jayne Osborn Sir: I went to see Die Another Day with my friends who live in LA and we found it most enjoyable, so I was amazed that George Trefgame had taken the trouble to write such a long letter to you, giving the film a severe slating (14/21 December). 1 hadn't read Mark Steyn's earlier column in praise of it (Arts, 30 November), but I wondered why anyone would go to see a Bond movie unless they were prepared to suspend their disbelief for a couple of hours of sheer lighthearted fun.

Get a life, Mr T!

Jayne Osborn

Wellingborough, Northants