Review of This Is England (2007) by Lee R — 23 Feb 2009

Another cracking movie from Shane Meadows (director of Dead mans shoes). This time round he manages to craft a sensitive and heartfelt tale from the horrors of rascism and nationalism. Set in Thatchers britain of 1983 during the Falklands conflict the film also serves as a blast from the past.

The performances are first rate, especially Turgooses turn as shaun, the lonely kid taken under the wing of a group of friendly Skinheads and Stephen Grahams Combo, The dangerous and Rasist member of the skinhead gang who on release from prison sets about trying to draft the gang into the clutches of the National Front.

This leads to a massive rift among the ranks and eventually horrendous violence. This is a great movie and really makes you think. A definate must watch!