Review of Nil by Mouth (1997) by Will W — 14 Sep 2012
One of the most visceral, painful and depressing movies ever made. If you thought Requiem for a Dream was unpleasant, here you go. However, there is a slight sense of hope found among all of the brutal and realistic domestic violence, squalid drug abuse and filthy language perpetrated and spouted by these far-from-likable characters.
(And I do mean filthy - the f-bombs and c-words come flying with no remorse.) Plus, it doesn't forget to tell that some people in London council estates actually live like this. Kathy Burke and Ray Winstone are absolutely terrific, and the tight direction and camera angles prove that Gary Oldman truly is a jack of all trades.
This review of Nil by Mouth (1997) was written by Will W on 14 Sep 2012.
Nil by Mouth has generally received very positive reviews.
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