Review of This Is England (1941) by Hardeep P — 24 May 2012

As good a disappointment as American History X. That's what I had to say about AHX that I couldn't connect or relate to the movie and something similar happened with This is England also. The movie didn't generate any sympathy or connections for the characters. At a few places, when the drama gets too serious, the movie gets a bit boring.

Though there are some brilliantly filmed scenes with good acting and hard hitting music. You gotto give it to Young Thomas Turgoose for some brilliant acting as Shaun! Overall it came off as a bland yet thoughtful movie to me. Just a little bit underwhelming perhaps due to the hype about it! Was good for a one time watch though...