Review of This Is England (2007) by Chloe C — 24 Mar 2013

Incredible film, brilliant performances from everyone involved (especially Joe Gilgun as Woody) which evokes emotion and feeling very well.

This review of This Is England (2007) was written by Chloe C on 24 Mar 2013.

This Is England has generally received very positive reviews.

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