Adulthood (2008)

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Two years after director Menhaj Huda offered an unflinching look at the lives of troubled London youth in Kidulthood, that film's screenwriter and star Noel Clarke steps up to the challenge of directing for this sequel that finds Sam Peel struggling to stop the cycle of violence that nearly… More Two years after director Menhaj Huda offered an unflinching look at the lives of troubled London youth in Kidulthood, that film's screenwriter and star Noel Clarke steps up to the challenge of directing for this sequel that finds Sam Peel struggling to stop the cycle of violence that nearly destroyed his life. Sam (Clarke) has just served six years for killing Trife, and now he's a free man. But life isn't any easier for Sam on the outside than it was on the inside, because out on the streets he is forced to confront the people he hurt on a daily basis. Some of those people have decided to move on with their lives, but others don't have that luxury. Now, as Sam begins to come to grips with his sorrow and guilt, he is surprised to discover that a new generation of bad boys is out for bloody revenge. Years ago, Trife had tried to warn Sam that he should stop the violence before it's too late. Today it's Sam's duty to try and get that message across and prevent the kids on the streets from throwing their lives away for a skewed sense of honor that doesn't even really exist. Hopefully, for both Sam and the next generation, the kids of today will be more receptive to that message than he once was. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 1 hr. 39 min.
Directed By: Noel Clarke
Genres: Drama

In Theaters: Jun 20, 2008 Wide

Critic Reviews

Leslie Felperin, Variety
Thesping is a bit rough in places, but of a piece with the film's shouty, in-your-face style, though Clarke himself gives a powerful performance...and keeps up that pic's frenetic split-screen and popvid rhythms.

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Dean !

A good fo[low up to the first film Kidulthood, set 6 years later with Sam being released from prison. It's not quite as dramatic as the first, but still a good film. Nice to see the majority of the same cast, made 3 years after the first, now looking a bit older. This film… More
A good fo[low up to the first film Kidulthood, set 6 years later with Sam being released from prison. It's not quite as dramatic as the first, but still a good film. Nice to see the majority of the same cast, made 3 years after the first, now looking a bit older. This film centers around Sam mainly. Some might find the slang a bit too quick, hard to understand......but a lot of young boys do sound like that in London! A good film dealing with revenge and growing up and showing that violence wont get you anywhere.
Lady D

Written and Directed by Noel Clarke, this sequel to Kidulthood isn?t quite so fast moving as, yet it builds up nicely to a climatic ending. Based on revenge, the follow up film cleverly flips the coin on whose side you are rooting for and maintains the gritty, realism of the urban… More
Written and Directed by Noel Clarke, this sequel to Kidulthood isn?t quite so fast moving as, yet it builds up nicely to a climatic ending. Based on revenge, the follow up film cleverly flips the coin on whose side you are rooting for and maintains the gritty, realism of the urban youth of Britain today. Incidentally for those watching this as Danny Dyer film, there may be some disappointment as his appearance is little more than a cameo role.
Film C

Well the second one doesnt disappoint especially if you enjoyed the first these are brilliant work from noel clarke he really is talented. the storyline is brilliant the acting is brilliant and there are a lot of young new actors in it. You get to see what its like for kids in london… More
Well the second one doesnt disappoint especially if you enjoyed the first these are brilliant work from noel clarke he really is talented. the storyline is brilliant the acting is brilliant and there are a lot of young new actors in it. You get to see what its like for kids in london that are struggling and this film continues from the first where noel clarke has killled trife and is trying to move on but you see all the horrors hes gone through and at atages you start to fill sorry for him! This movie is brilliant and well worth a watch!
Gordon A

Worthy followup to kidulthood which continues its themes and offers a creditable redemption for the lead.
Lea L

Adulthood - After 'Kidulthood' comes 'Adulthood'.. Six years after Sam Peel is released from jail for killing Trife, he realizes that life is no easier on the outside than it was on the inside and he's forced to confront the people he… More
Adulthood - After 'Kidulthood' comes 'Adulthood'.. Six years after Sam Peel is released from jail for killing Trife, he realizes that life is no easier on the outside than it was on the inside and he's forced to confront the people he hurt the most. Some have moved on, others are stuck with the repercussions of his actions that night, but one thing's for certain - everyone has been forced to grow up. Through his journey Sam struggles to deal with his sorrow and guilt and something else he didn't expect - those seeking revenge. As he's pursued by a new generation of bad boys, Sam sets about trying to get the message across to his pursuers that they should stop the violence, much like Trife tried to tell him all those years ago. Can Sam stop the cycle of violence and make something positive from the destruction he caused or will his journey into Adulthood end here?.. good movie..
ken j

It's now six years past since the events that took place in the movie Kidulthood and the school bully Sam is about to be released from jail for a crime he commited in the first film and now finds out how tough its gonna be just to get his life back on track and confront the… More
It's now six years past since the events that took place in the movie Kidulthood and the school bully Sam is about to be released from jail for a crime he commited in the first film and now finds out how tough its gonna be just to get his life back on track and confront the people he hurt with his actions most of the people have moved on and tryed to have lives of there own but some havent forgotten what he did and payback is in store but of course Sam has changed somewhat and just wants to move on with his life and stop the violence before it happens the only question is will any of the people he hurt and are seeking revenge allow this to take place. This sequel to Kidaulthood is just as good as that movie and picks up with the same cast an story worth checking out for anyone thats seen the first movie and wants to know what happens to these characters next
Chris M

Not as good as Kidulthood.