Twin Town
1997
When their attempts at extorting funds from a sleazeball land developer fails, two mischievous, mean-spirited Welsh brothers initiate an ever-escalating feud in which no blow is too low--not even torture, arson, and dog murder. Fun and disturbing fare executive-produced by Danny Boyle and Andrew MacDonald, of SHALLOW GRAVE and .. Read more
| Starring | Rhys Ifans, Llyr Ifans, Dougray Scott, Dorien Thomas |
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| Director | Kevin Allen |
| Genres | Drama |
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Twin Town
When their attempts at extorting funds from a sleazeball land developer fails, two mischievous, mean-spirited Welsh brothers initiate an ever-escalating feud in which no blow is too low--not even torture, arson, and dog murder. Fun and disturbing fare executive-produced by Danny Boyle and Andrew MacDonald, of SHALLOW GRAVE and TRAINSPOTTING fame. The twins are played by real-life non-twin brothers Llyr Evans and Rhys Ifans.
| Starring | Rhys Ifans, Llyr Ifans, Dougray Scott, Dorien Thomas, Ronnie Williams, Rachel Scorgie |
|---|---|
| Director | Kevin Allen |
| Studio | UNIVERSAL PICTURES UK |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 35 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 19 Aug 2002 Production year: 1997 |
| Format | DVD |
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Described by some as a Welsh Trainspotting, this muddled, Swansea-set black comedy does share some superficial law-breaking similarities, but has none of the style, energy or invention of that movie. Real-life brothers Llyr Evans and Rhys Ifans (Notting Hill) are manic, moral-free young criminals who exact revenge when their builder father is refused compensation for an accident at work. There's no shortage of candid sex, drugs and rock 'n' roll (from top Welsh bands, naturally), but the fun soon drains away and the tone turns really nasty.
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The name of Dylan Thomas is invoked, and his cosy Welsh culture rejected, at the beginning of this exuberantly nihilistic demolition of its traditions, where joyriders, karaoke and corruption rule, the police deal drugs and only the old sing. Its bleak, b
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17 out of 23 people found this review helpful
Black Brit Comedy
I think I'm missing the appreciation gene for Brit Comedies. The film did have amusing parts to it and the acting itself was fine.... but the film ended and I felt like I'd had a dose of despression!
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3 out of 4 people found this review helpful
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Don't let Grandma watch this!!
This is a great film,not for those of a sensitive nature, being loaded with swearing and drug references.Peel away these contentious points and you have a witty comedy/drama with a great ending.
Its British so don't expect any Lucasfilms CGI but it's what we do best, strong characters and storyline. A definate thumbs up
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- Micthetic
- Posted 14 Feb 2005 19:04
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Twin Town
When their attempts at extorting funds from a sleazeball land developer fails, two mischievous, mean-spirited Welsh brothers initiate an ever-escalating feud in which no blow is too low--not even torture, arson, and dog murder. Fun and disturbing fare executive-produced by Danny Boyle and Andrew ...
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