Review of Dead Man's Shoes (2004) by Benji — 23 Apr 2007
I'm disappointed in the state of these reviews, as with everywhere else. The film is without a doubt one of the most emotionally powerful films with this level of grim violence that I've ever seen.
It forces you to think as it throws you from being right behind the protagonist (the truly brilliant Considine) to being sympathetic to the criminals who tortured his brother. The critics over the pond in the US need to see past difficult accents and appreciate the intensity of what's being said and demanded of the viewer.
Plenty of US made films are no more comprehensible due to regional accents, but they seem to believe American is "the standard".
This review of Dead Man's Shoes (2004) was written by Benji on 23 Apr 2007.
Dead Man's Shoes has generally received positive reviews.
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