Review of Wild Bill (2011) by Caesar M — 27 Dec 2012

Wild Bill is one of the most overlooked films of 2012. It contains a good cast and a well written story that you will be invest to see til end credits roll.

Wild Bill centers around Bill Hayward who we meet upon his release from prison on The Isle of Wight following an eight year stretch for various transgressions in his early life. Bill returns to his home in East London to find that his two young sons have been abandoned by their mother and are now trying to cope on their own whilst avoiding the gaze of social services.

The plot here solid balancing family drama and humor with ease. Character development is the strongest aspect here as we are given enough time to relate to the characters and sympathise with them. These character feel realistic acting the way actual people would in this kind of situation. Seeing the title character embraced his responsibilities as a father is a rewarding experience that not drama can pull off. One minor problem I do have are the gangsters who are two dimensional. The gangster at time just appear when the plots them too, but that's a minor complaint. The acting is solid from every single one of it actors. In particular the young child actor Will Poulter who's deliver a very professional performance few kids his age could even match. His acting is at the same level as the adults and without doubt Poulter has a bright future in his acting career. Also, special praise to Dexter Fletcher who was able to capture the best of the actor chemistry with each other and being able capture the true essence of the story he is telling.

Wild Bill is a great drama that you should see if you have not seen it already. It's well made, offers a rewarding experience, and a great acting from it cast that should not go unnoticed by the general public.