Review of Ill Manors (2012) by Robert S — 14 Apr 2013
On the plus side the acting is pretty strong which is probably the main reason I gave it an above average rating. Perhaps people think that by highlighting what they see as the issues and the cause an effects in working class urban areas they are doing a public service.
However by oversimplifying and cheaply characturing the culture and the people involved you in fact do everyone a disservice. Everyone turns to crack because mummy didn't love them. Spoiler alert here to highlight what I'm talking about.
There is a scene with a teenage girl who goes to an middle aged dealers house with hopes of becoming a model. Within 10 minutes she has tried crack and been shot by a 12 year old. The 12 year old has been forced into doing the hit by a crack dealer who started hanging around with a couple of hours before.
Really? This is pantomime.
This review of Ill Manors (2012) was written by Robert S on 14 Apr 2013.
Ill Manors has generally received positive reviews.
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