Critic Reviews

• Graham Young, Birmingham Mail

  Just like Arnold Schwarzenegger was told his name was too big for movie posters, Marcus Markou's inspirational debut feature film has an impossible title on purpose.

• Stella Papamichael, Radio Times

  A late pitch at pathos isn't quite so convincing, but otherwise this is a fresh, funny and poignant snapshot of ethnic life in London.

• Philip French, Observer [UK]

  This flat, feelgood family story transposes the cliches of Zorba the Greek to the present day.

• Rich Cline, Contactmusic.com

  Some meaty themes and complex performances add badly needed weight to this somewhat simplistic British comedy-drama.

• Henry Fitzherbert, Daily Express

  It's a bit laboured and not funny enough but has charm and heart.

• Gareth Hutchins, Little White Lies

  In its favour, it's a movie with heart, charm and well-crafted characters.

• Mike McCahill, Guardian [UK]

  It's a throwback, but relaxed, sweet and funny with it: a first feature that makes an impression by not pushing too hard to make an impression.

• Tim Robey, Daily Telegraph

  It gets by almost wholly on hangdog charm, but that's an underrated asset, and so is Dillane, delivering a terse and rueful performance that's typically excellent.

• Matthew Turner, ViewLondon

  Likeable British recession comedy enlivened by a strong support cast and a topical, engagingly feelgood central theme, though it's slightly let down by an underwritten script and a frustrating central performance from Stephen Dillane.

• Siobhan Synnot, Scotsman

  An undemanding comedy drama, but Stephen Dillane and Georges Corraface give crowd-pleasing performances.

• Philip Kemp, Total Film

  Yes, it's sentimental and predictable, but there's a warmth and charm about Marcus Markou's feature debut that makes it hard to resist.

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