First of all, this is a film, not a movie - a diamond in your DVD collection.
This film goes some way to reflect real life growing up in London. And it's more true to life than ever (even with some "Yeah but, no but..." and "Am I bothered? Face? Bothered?" moments!) Those outside the UK will also be able to identify with this film because...
This film is essentially about how a person can be such an essential part of your life one day and, with the passing of time, fade into the background. This is perhaps something we all go through especially while growing up and I think this film captures that aspect of life in a unique way, which is what makes it so special.
It is beautifully directed, written and produced and the acting is superb and genuine. You only have to look at the resume of films of the main actors to see what safe hands you're in. Roland Manookian, for instance (who I think steals the film), makes you really feel for his character - and didn't we all have a friend like him once?
Danny Dyer also surprises us with a very deep, personal moment - something we'd hate to happen to us and to which we'd probably react in exactly the same way.
There are whole scenes in this film that could be real life. If you don't believe me, then you probably didn't grow up in London in the 90s.
The soundtrack is great, too. Oasis' "Live Forever" is perfectly placed.
In years to come this film will be studied in universities for its sociological, linguistic, and psychological themes. Feel free to quote me in any dissertations :)
This film goes some way to reflect real life growing up in London. And it's more true to life than ever (even with some "Yeah but, no but..." and "Am I bothered? Face? Bothered?" moments!) Those outside the UK will also be able to identify with this film because...
This film is essentially about how a person can be such an essential part of your life one day and, with the passing of time, fade into the background. This is perhaps something we all go through especially while growing up and I think this film captures that aspect of life in a unique way, which is what makes it so special.
It is beautifully directed, written and produced and the acting is superb and genuine. You only have to look at the resume of films of the main actors to see what safe hands you're in. Roland Manookian, for instance (who I think steals the film), makes you really feel for his character - and didn't we all have a friend like him once?
Danny Dyer also surprises us with a very deep, personal moment - something we'd hate to happen to us and to which we'd probably react in exactly the same way.
There are whole scenes in this film that could be real life. If you don't believe me, then you probably didn't grow up in London in the 90s.
The soundtrack is great, too. Oasis' "Live Forever" is perfectly placed.
In years to come this film will be studied in universities for its sociological, linguistic, and psychological themes. Feel free to quote me in any dissertations :)