Review of Somers Town (2008) by James K — 08 Feb 2009

Beautifully innocent heart warming short film.

This review of Somers Town (2008) was written by James K on 08 Feb 2009.

Somers Town has generally received positive reviews.

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By Paul A (1,065) on 13 Jun 2012

Ok movie but could have been better No need for it to be black and white And only 71 minutes long…

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By Kelly Vance (1,015) for East Bay Express (1,012) on 05 May 2010

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By Martine K (72) on 21 May 2011

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By Siavash - (137) on 19 Feb 2010

I like Shane Meadows' work and young Tommy Turgoose takes a good part again. Enjoyable enough short film…

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By Remote G (50) on 27 Jan 2011

By Oliver Downes for remotegoat on 20/06/08 'Somers Town' is director Shane Meadows wonderfully likable follow-up to his award-winning 'This…

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By Eduardo T (79) on 18 May 2012

Unique and beautiful cinematography. It gave the film a weird yet cool feel to it…

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By Karsh D (1,216) on 15 May 2013

The fine partnership of Meadows and Turgoose continues apace with this nice short film about Turgoose arrives in London and makes friends with…

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By Tit M (158) on 19 Aug 2010

I can't see it competing in the same league with Meadows' previous films, such as Dead Man's Shoes and This Is England…

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By Luke W (568) on 26 Jul 2011

I usually don't like Black and White movies but this one was great. The story was quite simple yet engaging. I enjoyed it thoroughly…

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By Daniel B (1,494) on 13 Jun 2010

A good well acted short movie let down by a slightly contrite ending…

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