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'Somers Town' Gets at the Heart of Working-Class Londonnew
Without ever trivializing his characters’ meager circumstances or resorting to the rags-to-riches fantasy of Slumdog Millionaire, Shane Meadows has made a lovely film about the ability of the imagination to offset the harshness of reality.
L.A. Weekly |
Scott Foundas |
08-10-2009 |
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Shane Meadows Comes Out of Guy Ritchie's Shadownew
Though Meadows still uses violence and genre-tweaking humor to entertaining effects, he has evolved into a far more original filmmaker.
The Georgia Straight |
Ken Eisner |
09-07-2007 |
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Tags: Shane Meadows, This is England
'This is England': Anarchy in the UKnew
Remarkable child actor highlights superb drama of British punk era.
Nashville Scene |
Jim Ridley |
08-24-2007 |
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Tags: Shane Meadows, This is England
'This Is England': Goon Squadnew
The film has its problems, but the failings are mitigated by Meadow's excellent nonpro cast, recruited from acting workshops, who give a sense of forlorn place and time.
Metro Silicon Valley |
Richard von Busack |
08-09-2007 |
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Tags: Shane Meadows, This is England
'This is England': Little Britainnew
It's only a half-great film, which is to say that its best moments are more perceptive and powerful than any other movie this summer.
New York Press |
Armond White |
07-26-2007 |
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Tags: Shane Meadows, This is England
