Review of This Is England (2007) by George W — 28 Jan 2015

Grade:Low 8/10.

This Is England is a strong drama about skinheads and the affect it's.

Members can have on youth and other such things. The drama is strong.

But the ride is worth it making you think long and hard and really.

Ponder what can turn humanity to certain things and what some people.

Were like in the near past and even today. I felt as many others did.

That the film was very good, I think some will absolutely love this.

Film, it isn't enjoyable(that is the wrong word), it is a moving drama,.

And here's why I think it was a very good one of that.

The story is a good pace and doesn't really drag at any points in.

Truth, by the end you think about what you have seen and if you truly.

Watched it then it should make you think about how crazy some people.

Were in this film, and all the way through you can kind of get annoyed.

With how some people in this are manipulated so easily and forced to.

Join sides. With some fun characters in the lighter moments, the film.

Makes for a sweet main plot with the main character Shaun, but a dark.

And very dark of that vein with Combo, truly worth a watch if only for.

Them two.

The acting is good and Stephen Graham as the maniac of a skinhead Combo.

Is great and although doesn't dominate the rest of the cast, probably.

Gives the best performance. I felt the entire main gang are good and do.

There job really well throughout, with quirky people and angry people.

It makes for good balance that can shock the viewer. To say the cast is.

Mainly from TV work they do an excellent job in transition to such a.

Good drama, truly worth a watch as I say.

Shane Meadows directs this well with some great well directing and.

Moves the entire cast round really well. Meadows also writes it well.

And basically creates the wide variety of characters we see with.

Hauntingly brilliant vision. I loved the location as it is based on a.

Working class estate and they find some brilliant places coupled with.

Brilliant shots too really show off the surroundings and even some.

Shots and editing skills make the characters move so well and it all.

Flows together nicely.

Any bad things, I felt that although no real criticism comes in, you.

Could always argue it sometimes turns from really light moments to dark.

Moments in a click and that certain characters are just over the top.

Crazy. I can't really prove that but hey, it is up to you the viewer to.

Decide truly what you thought about it so maybe you can find any major.

Criticisms.

I think those who are from these kind of background will enjoy it, and.

Especially those from the 80's who I feel will love the nostalgic joy.

Ride. I think for those who like good drama will enjoy and people who.

Love darker tone films with a sprinkle of funny moments will also enjoy.

The parallel genres. If you dislike swearing and a lot of violence or.

Racism in a film, then avoid it because it is full of it, it is key to.

The plot for it to be there but just a heads up to those who dislike.

It.

Overall a low 8/10 meaning it is Safely Very Good, I felt some will think this.

Is great, and others will dislike it for it's tones but it should be.

Liked by the majority I would guess. Think about the messages this film.

Portrays, and if you are from England like myself, you will see that.

You can feel shocked that this kind of thing was around not long ago.