Annmarie Fulton, Calum McAlees, Gary McCormack
Liam is a young, restless teen struggling to realize his dream in the gritty and dismal streets of Glasgow, where unemployment is rampant and little hope is available to the city's youth. He is waitin...( read more
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DVD Release Date: October 7, 2003
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August 5, 2008This is one of the best movies Scotland has ever made. It's down to earth, stunning and grotesque. I won't go as far as saying that it is Ken Loach's best film, but it's among his best. The performances are true-blue to each character's values and education and even if sometimes ...( read more)
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August 17, 2007Tragic tale of a boy trying to pull himself and his family out of a grim world but struggling not to get sucked back. Stinging indictment of a class of society whose only goal is survival and morals are cheap. The ending will blow you away.
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July 16, 2006A bit tough to watch without subtitles. The accent is VERY thick.
It was mediocre throughtout the beginning then really got good with the fighting and back-stabbing.
If you liked "Kids" you'll probably like Sweet Sixteen -
May 19, 2006This is a film that simply has to be seen - though evidently dark and hopeless in its pretense, the movie carries on as one of the most heart wrenching coming of age stories you are bound to ever see.
It is fueled by explosive performances form first time thespians, a brillia...( read more) -
October 8, 2009I love all things british (mostly) & thia was not differant .....
Good & sad & happy story of a young boy becoming a man & having a hard time of it . -
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June 21, 2009The cover belies the title, I suspect this will be exploitative, and uncover the vulnerability of the young.
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Critic Reviews
June 13, 2003
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
June 1, 2003
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
Compston's performance and the downer milieu, presented with appropriate paint-peeling profanity, are more than enough to keep an audience riveted and ultimately moved close to tears. full review
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