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A working class British family struggles with their demons -- sometimes violently -- in this intensely emotional drama that marked the directorial debut of actor Gary Oldman. Janet (Laila Morse) is a widowed factory worker who shares her home with her aged mother Kath (Edna Dore), her daughter Valerie (Kathy Burke), her son .. Read more

Starring	Ray Winstone, Kathy Burke, Charlie Creed-Miles
Director	Gary Oldman
Genres	Drama

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- A bleak and unsparing account of devastated life in the slums, where drinks and drugs provide a momentary escape and masculinity is measured by the size of the fist; this semi-autobiographical drama is given vitality by the conviction of its performances.
- 33267
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:43
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- - 50
  - 44
  Foul-mouthed and uninteresting.
  
  Couldn't get through the first fifteen minutes of the film due to the language (of which there is no warning on the label). Bad language is a fact of life ... read more »
  
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  - Derby, England
  - 28 Sep 2007 at 11:39
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- - 3
  - 0
  Eventually, the buck has to stop.
  
  One of Kathy Burke's and Ray Winstone's best ever roles. If you want kittens and cute kids this film isn't for you - it's raw, uncompromising ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - MediaWeasel
  - 11 reviews
  - Scotland
  - 31 Jul 2011 at 21:48
- - 0
  - 3
  Yawn and bleep
  
  Was told this was a 'classic' but I found it dull, depressing and hugely stereotypical.
  
  The acting was excellent though, with Ray Winstone ... read more »
  
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- 1015108
- - SophieL
  - 4 reviews
  - Birmingham
  - 09 Jul 2011 at 21:28
- - 0
  - 6
  Cover your ears!!!
  
  I have mixed feelings - true to life I suppose, but a bit over the top with the swearing. I am sure that goes on in real life, but do we really need to hear it... read more »
  
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- - Dot
  - Leicestershire (ex. London)
  - 06 Jul 2011 at 12:33
- - 1
  - 0
  Superb film!
  
  Superb. Ray and Kathy at their best! Not for the feint hearted this film but very gritty. The world has a lot of these people in it.
  
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- 1013456
- - PhotoMeMan
  - 5 reviews
  - 05 Jul 2011 at 19:21
- - 2
  - 2
  Disgusting language
  
  Disgusting language. Really slow plot. Couldnt get past 20 mins. Terrible film, would not reccomend it to anyone. Needs warning about language.
  
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- - a customer
  - 02 May 2011 at 10:24
- - 3
  - 0
  A masterpiece, one of the best movies ever made
  
  gritty, realistic and powerful, this movie contains 522 f words and nearly 100 c words. But despite the very strong language, it's still a superb movie. The... read more »
  
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- - walker2
  - 4 reviews
  - oldham,uk
  - 17 Jan 2011 at 00:07
- - 0
  - 9
  Nothing but swearing
  
  Ray Winstone is known for his foul mouth and I'm not usually bothered by it but when the storyline is weak it makes a big difference. All I could focus on ... read more »
  
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- 950369
- - blackgal
  - 211 reviews
  - Worksop
  - 02 Jan 2011 at 18:56
- - 0
  - 6
  Nil entertainment
  
  Big disappointment this. After 30 minutes of directionless cursing and swearing and not a lot else we gave up. I can see why it's being sold cheaply!
  
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- 949859
- - operationscar
  - 12 reviews
  - Southwell
  - 31 Dec 2010 at 10:12
- - 0
  - 0
  Nearly nil stars
  
  This film was quite highly thought of at its time of first release (best actress at Cannes for Kathy Burke; best film Edinburgh Film Festival) but now it looks ... read more »
  
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- - Zamy
  - 552 reviews
  - London
  - 13 Dec 2010 at 10:43
- - 0
  - 0
  true 2 life
  
  well theres probs alot of negatives that could be said about this film but for me it fitted so well. touches on sum very stong subjects that other films have ... read more »
  
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- - DAMO100783
  - 170 reviews
  - Trowbridge
  - 25 Nov 2010 at 09:56
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- - 50
  - 44
  Foul-mouthed and uninteresting.
  
  Couldn't get through the first fifteen minutes of the film due to the language (of which there is no warning on the label). Bad language is a fact of life ... read more »
  
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- 480403
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - Derby, England
  - 28 Sep 2007 at 11:39
- - 24
  - 16
  The word 'Gritty' just doesn't quite cover it...
  
  It really doesn't come any more Birtish or grittier than this. And it is one of the most outwardly shocking films I have ever seen. But at the same time, it... read more »
  
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- 71031
- - benspencer
  - 26 reviews
  - Loughborough
  - 09 Feb 2005 at 11:39
- - 13
  - 3
  Dark Days
  
  Hard-hitting portrait of unloved masculinity in the underbelly of British working class and the violence born of an inability to communicate.
  
  Oldman ... read more »
  
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- 314023
- - AnotherNightIn
  - Merseyside
  - 14 Nov 2004 at 10:46
- - 12
  - 0
  Almost a masterpeice.
  
  I have to admit a bias. Kathy Burke could spend a week reading the price tags off items on a Woolworth's sweet counter and I would be totally spellbound.<... read more »
  
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- 58632
- - Iain Holland
  - Brighton, UK
  - 11 Dec 2004 at 18:33
- - 8
  - 0
  Nil by mouth
  
  Too much swearing and a bit boring
  
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- - a customer
  - Woking
  - 16 Jun 2007 at 17:53
- - 8
  - 0
  Thank god for films like this.
  
  I find it hard to believe people are so easily offended by language they percieve as unacceptable...this film depicts a world where words like this are common ... read more »
  
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- 564004
- - a customer
  - London
  - 10 May 2008 at 01:43
- - 7
  - 0
  Thought Provoking
  
  I always thought that this film was based on Gary Oldman's own life and was about his father. I like everything about Gary Oldman, his acting always and now... read more »
  
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- 328228
- - Barbthebody
  - Northants
  - 23 Mar 2005 at 20:57
- - 7
  - 0
  Forgive or Forget?
  
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  To begin with it's very hard to watch because it's hard to understand the meanness and cruelty of everyday life as portrayed. But after a while you do ... read more »
  
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- 512896
- - PeverilOfThePeak
  - 11 reviews
  - Newcastle-upon-Tyne
  - 14 Jan 2008 at 16:33
- - 7
  - 1
  Simply Stunning
  
  Tense, frightening, rivetting from start to finish.
  
  I cant believe this is actually in colour, so grainy black and white does it sit in my memory.The... read more »
  
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- 287381
- - BillyJackToad
  - 7 reviews
  - Aylesbury
  - 19 Sep 2006 at 22:46
- - 6
  - 0
  Harrowing but compulsive viewing
  
  With a cast like this, and Gary Oldman demonstrating his considerable talents extend beyond acting into the directorial field, this could hardly fail. It is a ... read more »
  
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- 105809
- - Bill Hardwick
  - Cheshire
  - 21 May 2005 at 01:16

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  A working class British family struggles with their demons -- sometimes violently -- in this intensely emotional drama that marked the directorial debut of actor Gary Oldman. Janet (Laila Morse) is a widowed factory worker who shares her home with her aged mother Kath (Edna Dore), her daughter ...