Review of The Riot Club (2014) by Tony P — 09 Aug 2017
Film based loosely on the notorious Bullingdon Club, the Oxford University group of toffs that exhibit riotous behaviour at dining establishments.
The club has come into the public eye recently through the recent high profile Conservative politicians David Cameron, George 'Gideon' Osborne and Boris Johnson.
It is difficult when watching the film not to be appalled at the behaviour by the latest members of The Riot Club as it is called here.
That aside I don't want to slant my review of the film by class envy, social views etc. I in no way condone the actions exhibited in the film of destruction of property, substance misuse and use of sexually vulnerable adults.
The film does show a class divide even at Oxford between the sneering upper class members of the club and more middle class students.
What the film does try to show is that throwing money at a problem isn't always the solution?
Interesting but disturbing low budget British production.
This review of The Riot Club (2014) was written by Tony P on 09 Aug 2017.
The Riot Club has generally received mixed reviews.
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