Review of Kes (1970) by Dave K — 04 Nov 2016
Typical Ken Loach film that has all the usual attributes seen from his work over the years.
1. A grimy northern England working class location. Check. Barnsley, Yorkshire.
2. A cast littered with UK stars from television. Check. Lynne Perrie (Ivy Tildsley off Coronation Street in the 1970s and 80s, Harry Cross off Brookside and the late ex wrestler Brian Glover in a great role as the school PE teacher.
3. A rather left wing view of working class Britain. Although the film was made in 1969 and is very dated now. Thirty forty years or more.
The film uses its cinematography and costume to add to the grimy feeling of the town.
There are some memorable scenes mainly centred in the local school. In particular the Man Utd v Spurs match enacted on the school playing field and the caning of an innocent kid in the headmasters office.
If tha wants a reet gud neet instead o watchint rubbish on telly get thi sen watchint this.
This review of Kes (1970) was written by Dave K on 04 Nov 2016.
Kes has generally received very positive reviews.
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