Review of This Is England (2007) by Darrin D — 30 Sep 2009

I'll need to watch this film a time or two again to fully digest it, and I'll be glad to do so. Thomas Turgoose's performance is beyond the scope of words. Captured emotion... the reason a film can be so powerful, in this case needs to be felt and not butchered with an attempted summarization or review. You will "feel" this film, there is no way around it.

I really can't find the proper words to describe the brilliant way in which Shaun (Thomas Turgoose) commands his destiny while being simultaneously dragged though the unavoidable experiences of childhood. If that doesn't make a lick of sense to you come see me after you've watched this film and I'll explain further.

I haven't even touched on a fraction of what I love about this film and I don't intend to. Feel it for yourself.