Goodbye Charlie Bright (Wide Screen)

Advantages: Nice movie, good cast, great storytelling (but with little story)
Disadvantages: A few loose ends

...little story but remain interesting; Goodbye Charlie Bright is a prime example of this. For 60 of the movies 80 minutes it literally plods along with this little gang doing fairly mundane things, but still remaining strangely intriguing to the viewer. A lot of the characters and their relationships are never really explained, almost as if this was one of series of movies. I guess you could say the movie is like a grubby soap opera with future storylines ...
...be something incredibly dark. Goodbye Charlie Bright is one of those movies that is easily enjoyed on repeat viewings, each time I have seen it I have identified different interpretations of certain acts and relationships. The movie is quick witted, expeditous in its storytelling, yet strangely dark while remaining enchantingly endearing. I have the original feature free DVD, which has nothing other than the movie and the trailer. However there ... Read review

Advantages: Superb performances, authentic portrayal of life and the importance of friendships.
Disadvantages: The plot line is thin.

'Goodbye Charlie Bright' is the 2001 release from the exceptional British film director Nick Love. As well as this he has also put forward the fantastic films of 'The Football Factory', 'The Business', and 'Outlaw'. This was his first full length film as director, a brilliant directorial début by anyone's standards. 'Goodbye Charlie Bright' is a coming of age film about life in England's capital of London, an authentic and thoroughly enjoyable drama ...
...a tough council estate. The two main characters focused on here are those of Charlie (Paul Nicholls) and Justin (Roland Manookian). Other than Charlie no one particularly likes Justin, they've been best friends for years though and Charlie shows great loyalty towards his friend as this film develops. It's an extremely volatile relationship that these two have, you always get the impression that one or both of them are going to snap and turn on the ... Read review

Advantages: funny, heart warming
Disadvantages: none

A touching East End tale about two friends growing up an a run down council estate, a funny uplifting tale which sees some good acting by lots of favourites including : Paul Nicholls (Eastenders) , Danny Dyer (Football factory/Mean Machine) , Roland Manookian (Football Factory) There's a hilarious first scene where which sees the 3 main lads streaking through the estate past the locals (incl Danni Behr). Charlie (Paul Nicholls) sees his mate leave ...
...to life than scratching around for a few quid and petty thieving, but sticks around to help his best friend Justin (Roland Manookian) who worships Charlie and just wants them to knock around together. The film shows the lads trying to impress the local ladies and generally getting upto no good. Theres a well cheeky little lad (age about 10) in a Millwall shirt who is a right laugh with some one liners. Phil Daniels (Eastenders/ Quadrophenia) plays ... Read review

Advantages: Good Movie
Disadvantages: None

A must see for anyone that has seen "The Football Factory" and "The Buiness" as this is the first in the set. Funny at times with some good action. watch some of "The Football Factory" boys make they way on a tough local council estate and make their money their way.. Stealing. lying and cheating. one little boy will have you in stitches with is rude and uncontrolable manner. The opening scene is great, (don't know anyone who would really have ... Read review

Advantages: Great drama, good plot, reflects real life
Disadvantages: Not suited to all personalities

This is Definatey an English classic. With the director, Nick Love making other films such as 'The Football Factory', 'Outlaw' this does meet their standards. The story features a couple of south London estate boys: Charlie (Paul Nicholls), Justin (Roland Manookian) and Francis learn the playground rules as they are brought up in the roots of crime. I enjoyed this film as it reflects real life and took my interest with a great storyline, I wish more ...
...miss. The actors are suited to there roles and play them well. If you like London, Football, Youth, Estate, Drama films then this is suited to your liking, i'm sure others will enjoy this too. I bought my copy from HMV for £3 online it is a lot dearer altough worth it. If you enjoy this movie, which you will, I reccomend: 'Green Street' and other Nick Love films. This is one which you wont to end as the credits come in. ... Read review