Review of This Is England (2007) by Robyn N — 28 Aug 2013

The unrelenting heart and toughness of the film makes this one terrific British drama.

This review of This Is England (2007) was written by Robyn N on 28 Aug 2013.

This Is England has generally received very positive reviews.

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