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Falling Down 1993
Perhaps i wasn't in the right mood, perhaps i'd built it up too much or perhaps it simply hasn't aged well, but I wasn't a big fan of this.
If i'd watched this as a 15 year old in the 90s, then i'm sure it would have hit 4/5 stars - there is a lot of violence and some classic one-liners that teenage Joe would have been happy to quote, but as a weary 38 year old it's fallen down…
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Dead Man's Shoes 2004
Probably the answer I give when people ask "What is your favourite film?"
A pleasure to see it on the big screen, and an even bigger pleasure to have a Q&A with Shane Meadows himself afterwards.
An iconic piece of British Cinema that has stood the test of time and still brings a tear to my eye.
What a soundtrack too.
So good.
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God's Own Country 2017
An affecting, thought-provoking and ultimately tender love story that had me gripped throughout.
Some of the animal husbandry is a tough watch and initially i thought Gheorge and his lovely face deserved better, but i was rooting for them both in the end.
You could probably predict the narrative, but there is more here too - the pro imigration subtext, the stunning scenery, and ultimately the feeling of hope it exudes.
Very good.
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Sexy Beast 2000
Not sure how I'm pushing 40 and never managed to watch this despite the plot/cast being right in my wheelhouse!
Needless to say, I thought it was a masterpiece... sexy, beasty and an acting masterclass all round (Kingsley especially). Big shout out to the 89 minute runtime too!
So good.
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