Review of The Selfish Giant (2013) by Sgt. C — 18 Jun 2014
(79%).
A brilliant, honest look into modern day British life for children living at the very bottom step of society. If Ken Loach is to retire (don't hold your breath) then Barnard is worthy to continue what he has perfected, as this is "Raining stones" through the eyes of children. The performances from the two main stars is uniquely wonderful, and they are real performances, not to be confused with simply playing themselves, as I don't buy that for a second. This comes highly recommended for anyone who craves some grim reality in their cinema, with plenty of bite, attention to detail, and a heart bursting, non-sugar coated tale to tell. A future British low-budget classic in waiting.
This review of The Selfish Giant (2013) was written by Sgt. C on 18 Jun 2014.
The Selfish Giant has generally received very positive reviews.
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