This is England
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Movie Reviews of This is England
Movie Review: A Descent Into Violence
Summary: 4 Stars
A very earnest look at the skinhead culture of 1980's England, This is England is a well acted and for the most part well written film. A young boy living with his recently widowed Mom is befriended by a group of fairly benign older kids who are marginally into the skinhead scene. There is an actual warmth about the way they take the younger kid in and get him the clothes and the haircut that helps him fit in. They seem like a likable enough and relatively harmless bunch guilty of nothing more than some vandalism.
The film takes a decidedly ugly turn when a former neighborhood leader returns from prison and the group splits into 2. From that point on the inevitable descent from racist posturing to actual violence is quick and brutally depicted.
A very well done film on many levels and the actors, none of whom I had seen before , are uniformly believable and realistic.
Movie Review: Quite Powerful
Summary: 4 Stars
I wasn't at all surprised to learn this was largely autobiographical, because it damn sure felt real to me.
We have a number of powerful themes, interwoven into a moving, somewhat disturbing film. Early on, quite funny as well. Excellent characterization, sharp dialogue, brilliant use of scenery, and a must-see movie that impressed the hell out of me. Hard for me to review, obviously, so I'm glad others have written about it before me.
Movie Review: This is England
Summary: 5 Stars
Great movie. This is an honest take on the innocence of our children and how it can be used against them. This happenes every day in every place in the world. Movie Review: A true masterpiece!
Summary: 5 Stars
This is one of those rare movies where you can watch it over and over and not get bored. In fact, this film is a masterpiece and justifiably won the coveted Best Film award at the prestigious British Independent Film Awards. The acting is superb including a remarkable and somewhat disturbing performance by Stephen Graham (you will remember him from the movie "Snatch") who plays Combo. He gives a performance similar to Deniro in Taxi Driver as the viewer is able to gain a glimpse into the mind and eyes of a true sociopath. The film also does a good job in giving depth to all of the characters; unlike most Hollywood garbage that is produced these days, this film actually shows characters as real people with real emotions and feelings. Finally, the soundtrack is a classic!
I highly recommend this film for everyone who enjoys truly great cinema!
Movie Review: This is England
Summary: 4 Stars
This was a great film. I truly enjoy when I watch an honest film that does not have all of the cliche' hollywood garbage in it. It is a movie worth watching again.