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By Eric H (2,898) on 16 Jun 2013

Despite its reputation as a British classic, Kes was not at all successful in America, where it was a commercial disaster…

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By Marcus W (1,161) on 06 May 2013

One of the key films in British cinema, as it significantly helped shape its landscape, and perhaps the film that truly put Ken Loach on the…

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By Sue S (215) on 24 Apr 2013

I know it won a slew of awards and all, but setting aside the difficulty understanding the very heavy Yorkshire accents, anyone could see the…

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By Michael W (3,003) on 27 Feb 2013

Kes is beyond heartbreaking as it seems all too real…

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By Eduardo C (424) on 31 Jan 2013

The story of a poor English boy who is abused by nearly everyone, and his falcon whom he captures and trains, and does not consider a pet,…

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By Les E (496) on 17 Jan 2013

Kes is a powerful commentary on various socio-political topics but also delivered as deeply compelling drama that attaches itself to your heart…

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By Chris H (3,076) on 13 Jan 2013

Brilliant, bitter-sweet film…

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By The-Ian E (54) on 20 Oct 2012

Brilliant adaptation of the book a kestrel for a naive. Brian Glover is hilarious as a bullying PE teacher Judd Thas Killed me Kestrel classic…

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By Darcey Louise P (31) on 26 Sep 2012

The sting of the switch and the cold water bring a heavy-browed aspect to the moments of humor and grace. Textured and richly felt…

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By Arum Padma O (136) on 19 Sep 2012

Two brilliant films in one day. I'm truly a lucky man. And tomorrow (or Saturday) I'm going to get The Master…

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By Wiebke K (391) on 30 Aug 2012

Great movie, showing English working class life through the eyes of a 15-year-old who has no friends or family to speak of -- and while he…

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By Alice L (87) on 02 Aug 2012

After reading the book, watching the move was great It felt like the book had been put directly onto the screen. Excellent…

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By Andres B (204) on 18 Jun 2012

Movie about an boy and his trained bird, amidst a society that rejects him. This is by no means a typical kid-pet story…

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By Jimmy R (130) on 14 May 2012

For a movie abouta young boy and his falcon, it's okay. But luckily it's a lot more than that…

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By Adrian B (1,364) on 21 Apr 2012

Painful but necessary first school requirement taught as standard by the cirriculam back in the 80s…

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By Trudi A (1) on 23 Mar 2012

Northern England, 1969, and life is pretty glum for an introspective lad just finishing up regular school…

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By Alex H (1,416) on 01 Mar 2012

A shoot the shaggy dog story that takes place in a crapsack world…

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By Michele C (118) on 09 Feb 2012

The sting of the switch and the cold water bring a heavy-browed aspect to the moments of humor and grace. Textured and richly felt…

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By Robin M (368) on 09 Feb 2012

Too much boy and not enough bird. What? You need a longer review than that? OK fine. Disney it aint…

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By Alexandar T (6) on 16 Jan 2012

Starkly yet beautifully filmed in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, Kes is the story of a forlorn teenage boy and his pet falcon, set against the…

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