Review of Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002) by Ian Waldron-Mantgani for UK Critic — 05 Oct 2002

Offbeat, daring and really quite a treat.

This review of Once Upon a Time in the Midlands (2002) was written by Ian Waldron-Mantgani and published by UK Critic on 05 Oct 2002.

Once Upon a Time in the Midlands has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Cian M (34) on 13 Jan 2010

A bit too english for me, but still a good translation of Spaghetti Westerns.... to Nottingham…

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By Asa B (508) on 24 Oct 2008

Have watched quit a few of Shane Meadow's films, but did not really like this one. The story just did not work and I did not get the western theme…

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By Frankie A (80) on 24 Oct 2008

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Like a Mike Leigh film on steroids, situations don't dawn slowly on these characters, they come crashing down on their heads…

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By Matthew S (2,399) on 21 May 2015

As talented as this cast is, Shane Meadows' film comes to its resolutions far too easily and neatly to be believed…

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By Iain D (18) on 10 Jul 2017

The plot was a bit out there but I actually really enjoyed this movie. Maybe that's because I am familiar with being an exiled Scot in England though…

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By Dylan W (323) on 03 Sep 2009

I am conflicted. This is a good good movie but it is too slick and un-Shane Meadowsy. It felt like the crew and actors made the movie…

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By Bridget C (73) on 12 Mar 2011

Shane Meadows is one of my favourite directors and this is one of his older films that I have only just got around to watching…

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By Ian B (750) on 24 Oct 2008

It nearly gets there, and then doesnt. not sure what the film actually wants to be. for pure british dark comedy, Brassed Off…

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By Karen W (242) on 24 Oct 2008

One of the early offerings from mr meadows, although entertaining and funny, I found it slow in places and had a bit of a half hearted ending…

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