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Andrew Shim, Frank Harper, George Newton, Jack O'Connell, Jo Hartley
It's 1983 and school is out. Twelve-year-old Shaun is a lonely boy growing up in a grim coastal town in northern England, whose father died fighting in the Falklands War. Over the course of the summer...( read more
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A terrific film that reminded me of American History X, only this one is even better. A little less polish, a little more heart.
"Run with the crowd, stand alone, you decide."
A story about a troubled boy growing up in England, set in 1983. He comes across a few skinheads on his way home from school, after a fight. They become his new best friends even like family. Based on experiences of director ...( read more)
A great British film, gritty and hard hitting and made on a shoe string budget. It doesn't matter the story and acting make this a very powerful film and it deserves all the awards and accolades it has received.
A young boy bullied at school joins the local skinheads in early 80'...( read more)
Shane Meadows is by far ones of the best directors working today. This is a fine film with some great performances and a fantastic story. This should be on the school curriculum!
I don't know, it's about everything: . . . suicide, despair, where did our hope go? Lost hope, that's it, lost hope. . . . Yeah, well, you think everything is boring. I mean, you know, you wouldn't say that if it was the Lost Hope Diet.The opening quote is not from this mo
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Set against the backdrop of the Falklands War in 1983, bullied 12 year old Shaun finds solace with a gang of mischevious skinheads but soon turns to extremism and racism when Combo, fresh out of jail starts spewing his hate filled rants which inspires the lad to go down the wrong...( read more)
I LOVED this film! What a fantastic British film! I didnt think I would like this but was surprised to say the least. Very enjoyable. Sad in parts but all the same I really enjoyed it.
