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Shifty Reviews

2009

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from 6787 members

A day in the life of Shifty, a young Muslim crack cocaine dealer. Charismatic, compassionate and intelligent, he comes from a respectable family, but is also the most prolific dealer in the area. When his old friend returns to the town, it sets into action a series of events that will see Shifty fighting for survival. Read more

Starring	Courtney Day, Gracie Fitch, Nathaniel Gleed, Eddie Web
Director	Eran Creevy
Genres	Drama, Thriller

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  Shifty
  
  This is a really great film that is gripping and whilst urban is so much more interesting than a lot of the recent urban films. Great story, great acting and ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
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  - London
  - 13 Dec 2008 at 19:41
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  better than expected
  
  A reasonably good britsh film, better than expected and good to see a varied cast from normal. Would recommend to anyone who is a fan of this genre.
  
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- 1122012
- - adski1
  - 1 review
  - 27 May 2012 at 23:31
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  actually not that bad!!!
  
  At first i wasnt sure if i should watch it, i thought it was going to be something like 'rolling wid da nines' which was very unrealistic, but im glad i... read more »
  
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- 1116718
- - moviecritic1984
  - 4 reviews
  - 05 May 2012 at 00:33
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  - 9
  Rubbish and Boring
  
  Crap, no plot, boring and cheap film.
  
  Thought the guy from four lions would be doing a better movie, better off watching Eastenders off the telly.
  
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- 1103656
- - a customer
  - 18 Mar 2012 at 15:57
- - 3
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  Good British Drama
  
  An excellent social drama charting a day in the life of a crack dealer. Great performances and a gritty drama.
  
  A good film.
  
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- 1100220
- - GaryI
  - 657 reviews
  - March, Cambs
  - 07 Mar 2012 at 21:26
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  Good British Flick
  
  Despite what other reviews said slating this film. I decided to watch it and enjoyed it. I would recommend it to anyone that enjoys and supports the makers of ... read more »
  
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- 1092001
- - Hooka74
  - 2 reviews
  - 13 Feb 2012 at 15:33
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  - 1
  Unsullied by genius, dialogue or plot.
  
  Unable to lift itself out of the gutter of its subject matter, 'Shifty' chronicles the fall from disgrace of an urban crack dealer, towards what seems ... read more »
  
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  - 11 Jan 2012 at 16:53
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  - 2
  missed a shift
  
  wanted to like this film, but it just dragged on , I think the idea was good but it just didn't come over in the film, just very depressing
  
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- 1076984
- - spaniellady
  - 30 reviews
  - New Milton
  - 30 Dec 2011 at 16:48
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  Not a bad little drama...
  
  In short I thought this was not a bad little drama and although not brilliant, worth a watch if you like this type of film.
  
  Personally I wouldn't... read more »
  
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- 1073874
- - SiSlayRD500
  - 59 reviews
  - Solihull
  - 16 Dec 2011 at 12:33
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  It’s no Lock Stock, but it’s no crock either
  
  I don’t know what I was expecting when I rented this. I do like British crime films and the trailer portrayed it as a kind of buddy-crime movie. It’s ... read more »
  
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- 1058431
- - TheWatchman
  - 213 reviews
  - Suburbia
  - 03 Nov 2011 at 20:06
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  brill movie
  
  loved this film. love great films by british actors,found it, really compelling, and a great twist. would defo watch it agen
  
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  - 28 Oct 2011 at 13:13
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  Shifty
  
  This is a really great film that is gripping and whilst urban is so much more interesting than a lot of the recent urban films. Great story, great acting and ... read more »
  
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- 672674
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  - London
  - 13 Dec 2008 at 19:41
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  Excellent first film from a one-to-watch director
  
  Made with a meagre budget of £100,000 and written and directed by new comer Eran Creevy, Shifty is a nice diversion from the usual mockney gangster films ... read more »
  
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  - Daniel Pollard
  - Manchester
  - 17 Sep 2009 at 12:06
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  Good drama
  
  Enjoyably gritty drama set on a London estate, strong character performances from the whole cast keep it going well without ever straying into Guy Ritchie ... read more »
  
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- - hughiepmanchester
  - 19 reviews
  - Manchester
  - 26 Aug 2009 at 12:25
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  shifty
  
  this is the best brit flick i've seen for some time. it didnt try too hard and everything was just very natural. i was a little worried they'd go over ... read more »
  
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- 803952
- - showmethemoney
  - 438 reviews
  - South Wales
  - 28 Aug 2009 at 12:34
- - 5
  - 0
  Just ok
  
  This film looked excellent on the adverts, looked like there was a lot of action. You see it all on the advert. Alot of the time in the film Shifty and i ... read more »
  
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- 805476
- - a customer
  - Bristol
  - 01 Sep 2009 at 16:42
- - 4
  - 0
  A true gritty British Movie...
  
  Very impressed with this, a true British made movie with a good story and at the right pace... Especially after attending a Q&A with the director and ... read more »
  
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- 747503
- - SirTom
  - 2 reviews
  - London, England
  - 24 Apr 2009 at 15:17
- - 3
  - 0
  Good British Drama
  
  An excellent social drama charting a day in the life of a crack dealer. Great performances and a gritty drama.
  
  A good film.
  
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- 1100220
- - GaryI
  - 657 reviews
  - March, Cambs
  - 07 Mar 2012 at 21:26
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  Great film
  
  Was looking forward to seeing this since its release and was not disappointed. However I was supprised how charming it is, its more like a Shane Meadows film ... read more »
  
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- - pt06
  - 35 reviews
  - Sutton Coldfield
  - 14 Sep 2009 at 09:53
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  Big up the man like Riz MC
  
  Quality budget British film, not by Shane Meadows (!). Trades on the cool, enigmatic lead, but with three or four equally brilliant supporting roles. ... read more »
  
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- - RichPickings
  - 150 reviews
  - 'kin Bruges
  - 04 Nov 2010 at 16:57
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  Good British Flick
  
  Despite what other reviews said slating this film. I decided to watch it and enjoyed it. I would recommend it to anyone that enjoys and supports the makers of ... read more »
  
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- 1092001
- - Hooka74
  - 2 reviews
  - 13 Feb 2012 at 15:33

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  Writer/director Eran Creevy makes an astonishing debut with SHIFTY, the powerful tale that charts 24 hours in the life of a crack dealer in a London suburb. Shifty (Riz Ahmed - DEAD SET) sells crack cocaine in his neighbourhood, living life a minute at a time and always one step ahead of a rival ...

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  A day in the life of Shifty, a young Muslim crack cocaine dealer. Charismatic, compassionate and intelligent, he comes from a respectable family, but is also the most prolific dealer in the area. When his old friend returns to the town, it sets into action a series of events that will see Shifty ...