Review of The Angels' Share (2012) by Ninjaw P — 02 Dec 2012

The latest movie of the director Ken Loach is a social realism pleasure to enjoy! Not many directors can transfer to a movie theatre such reverent depictions of the everyday life like he did in most of his creations. I am delighted that he keeps avoiding Hollywood and produces masterpieces seen and enjoyed by many film lovers. The Angels' Share is a Scottish comedy drama telling us a story of a young father from Glasgow, who narrowly avoids a prison sentence. Having trouble with the law previously and spending some time in prison he is determined to turn over a new leaf and when he and his friends from the same community payback group visit a whisky distillery, there is a big opportunity for a life change.

Superb casting of Paul Brannigan, John Henshaw, William Ruane, Gary Maitland, Jasmin Riggins, and Siobhan Reilly adds up depth and realism, as well as believability to the story. They were like the real deal! From the opening scenes everything seems like life itself... and when the protagonists are sentenced to hours of community service, you could feel the heaviness of the air in the courtroom! Events role - and there is never a dull moment from Robbie's (Paul Brannigan) first community service session under the guidance of Harry (John Henshaw), which is interrupted that he could be taken to the hospital by Harry as his girlfriend, Leonie (Siobhan Reilly), has gone into labour - to the end.

The film competed for the Palme d'Or at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival and Loach won the Jury Prize. In 31 years this was Loach's 11th film compete at the French festival with a great result. Don't miss this one!