I'm a first year (2006) Marketing student at Aston University in Birmingham. I enjoy listening to an...
I'm a first year (2006) Marketing student at Aston University in Birmingham. I enjoy listening to and making music and hope one day to have my own stuff reviewed by some other student trying to make a few quid for beers and food...
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This horror/thriller film is one of the most recent from midlands director Shane Meadows, following his highly regarded films such as Once Upon A Time In The Midlands and TwentyFourSeven. The film stars Paddy Considine, who many may recognise as the bloke from the recent Arctic Monkeys video. The film is set, quite typically for Meadows, in the heart of england. The filming actually took place in the former spa town of Matlock, Derbyshire... quick fact for you there! The plot follows Richard a soldier returning to his hometown after service, accompanied by his mentally disabled younger brother Anthony. Richard has returned to seek revenge on several locals who have been tormenting Anthony in Richards absence. The plot ensues that Richard tracks down each of the guilty parties to 'talk' to them. To go on further about the plot would spoil the twists and turns that Meadows has weaved in this excellently written and acted film.
I was really impressed by the quality of this film, especially due to its low budget nature. If you too are a fan of thrillers with a bit of a twist then this film is just for you.
To comment on the extras, i'd like to say that they were fairly standard, trailer, commentary and a bit of behind the scenes stuff. For me, the film alone was enough without the real need for many extras.
Value wise, if you can get this for a good price of around £7-£9 then definately pick it up, it is a really great film.
Needless to say, all those in favour of supporting british filmmaking and acting should definately buy this film, you will not be disappointed.
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Re-rated based on Ciao's insistence that such reviews are no longer considered "Off Topic"
Soho_Black 30.12.2006 19:05
I see you've posted this as a DVD review, but you've not mentioned the DVD. Are there any extras? If so, what are they and are they any good? If you add to this, or if you change it to be posted as a "Film Only" review, which can be done by accessing "edit review" above the review and changing the drop down menu under the "Which format are you reviewing?" question at the bottom, please let me know and I'll re-rate.
aestro 02.12.2006 19:12
Could have more info, but all and all a good review! : ) x x x
Nov 29th, 2006
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