Our if control sixteen year old Trevor is sent to a Detention Centre, all efforts have been made to get the troubled teen to conform and abide by society's rules, he however refuses to accept.
First of all, it's been some time since I last saw this, aoni watched this morning with relatively fresh eyes, I imagine that this was a powerful statement piece back in 1982, I think forty years on it still packs a punch. A society where many feel as though they've been left behind, forgotten about.
It's quite a short film, but it flies by very quickly, it's well paced and gritty, it doesn't dip or lull for a second.
Trevor is racist, violent, thoughtless, angry and worse, doesn't care about what happens to himself let alone anyone else, but he's no fool, he's intelligent and quick witted.
Tim Roth is terrific as Trevor, he's delivered many brilliant performances over the years, this must rank up there with them.
A good supporting cast, The Bill's Eric Richards, Terry Richards and Sean Chapman are all very good.
If you enjoyed Scum, and haven't seen this, I'd highly recommend.
9/10.
First of all, it's been some time since I last saw this, aoni watched this morning with relatively fresh eyes, I imagine that this was a powerful statement piece back in 1982, I think forty years on it still packs a punch. A society where many feel as though they've been left behind, forgotten about.
It's quite a short film, but it flies by very quickly, it's well paced and gritty, it doesn't dip or lull for a second.
Trevor is racist, violent, thoughtless, angry and worse, doesn't care about what happens to himself let alone anyone else, but he's no fool, he's intelligent and quick witted.
Tim Roth is terrific as Trevor, he's delivered many brilliant performances over the years, this must rank up there with them.
A good supporting cast, The Bill's Eric Richards, Terry Richards and Sean Chapman are all very good.
If you enjoyed Scum, and haven't seen this, I'd highly recommend.
9/10.