Review of Spike Island (2012) by Keith S — 24 Nov 2017

Stylish and atmospheric movie that really captures a moment in time.

This review of Spike Island (2012) was written by Keith S on 24 Nov 2017.

Spike Island has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Dan C (729) on 06 Jan 2014

Dang I wish this was actually the Spike Island gig itself, or a Woodstock-like documentary of it... too much to ask for I guess…

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By Ali G (62) on 10 May 2015

Nostalgic & fun! I really enjoyed this film…

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By John H (1,894) on 29 Oct 2013

Average coming of age drama centered around the Madchester era and the infamous Stone Roses gig at Spike Island…

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By Daz N (15) on 18 Oct 2014

Putting the digital satellite dishes and occasional modern dialogue (laters) aside, a good effort at recreating Manchester 1990…

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By Sheri Linden (962) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 06 May 2015

Though the story is drawn in broad strokes and overloaded with melodrama, director Mat Whitecross' exuberant feature understands the communal…

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By Chris J (1,214) on 07 Jul 2013

I had Expected more. Left the Cinema feeling slightly underwhelmed. Shame really as the cast was pretty much a perfect fit…

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By Ben V (500) on 25 Jun 2013

For the acting 3 stars, story Ok. But the script truly let it down, lacked direction, which could of definitely should have avoided greatness badly…

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By Kal X. A (31) on 20 Nov 2015

Emilia Clarke is by far the biggest main cast member in this film and she shows it, being the only one to muster a relatively capable performance…

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By Karsh D (1,216) on 22 Oct 2014

Young Mancs and their attempts to get to a Stone Roses Gig in 1990. Great soundtrack to an average film…

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By Dexter L (11) on 07 May 2015

Fun movie with lots of great music and solid performances! #EmiliaClarke #thestoneroses…

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