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Dead Man's Shoes

Dead Man's Shoes

2004
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 30m
A genre-defying film blending horror, supernatural elements, comedy, and social realism. Set in a Midlands village, it explores the underbelly of contemporary rural Britain in communities where crime is unchecked and drugs, intimidation, and power games are blandly accepted as the fabric of daily life. (Magnolia Pictures)

Directed by:

Shane Meadows

Screenwriter:

Paddy Considine, Paul Fraser

Starring:

Paddy Considine, Gary Stretch, Toby Kebbell, Neil Bell, Stuart Wolfenden, Jo Hartley, Emily Aston, Seamus O'Neill, Paul Sadot, Paul Hurstfield

Genres:

Drama, Suspense/Thriller

Country:

UK

Language:

English
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Dead Man's Shoes

2004
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 30m
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gritGrit
Rated 25 May 2008
86
92nd
Deeply gripping and idealogically disturbing, Dead Man's Shoes is a film that remains in the memory for a long time after the initial viewing. Set in the equally surreal and picturesque Derbyshire countryside it tells a fresh story of sorrow and revenge among a troubled community, done with obviously intimate understanding of the environment from director Shane Meadows. Considine plays the role well and although occasionally scenes may seem a little slapdash, the rest have been done excellently.
Rated 25 May 2008
terrymacterrymac
Rated 21 Jul 2022
80
84th
Lots to enjoy here, in particular Considine's menacing, efficient performance. It's grim, brutal, bleak and grounded, but with the odd splash of dark humour and surrealism that stop it being a grind. My biggest question was why the gangster types were cutting around in an old Citroën 2CV. Madness. Need to see more of Meadows' work.
Rated 21 Jul 2022
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 19 May 2019
85
88th
You'd think it would be a 'Blue Ruin' type of deal, but Shane Meadows has such a love (and eye) for the wretched existences of lower-class England, that you come for the revenge, and stay for the tragedy of it all.
Rated 19 May 2019
kasperlKasperL
Rated 22 May 2019
75
77th
Even though it's a bit messy at times, the flashback structure works well, and the scenes with the gentle, sympathetic Hurstfield towards the end of the film provide a nice counterweight to Charles Bronson ... Paddy Considine, I mean, who's really good at playing that whole "I'm borderline crazy with rage but sane enough to fuck you up" shebang convincingly.
Rated 22 May 2019
paxtonPaxton
Rated 02 Apr 2013
93
93rd
"I'm not threatening you, mate. It's beyond words." Toes the line between action revenge hero à la Man on Fire or Death Wish and straight up slasher villain like Jason or the Leprechaun. Although, aside from being from across the pond, Paddy doesn't really have much else in common with the Leprechaun.
Rated 02 Apr 2013
kmcneilKMcNeil
Rated 18 Feb 2009
9
94th
Thoroughly well-crafted thriller/drama that almost completely avoids melodrama in favour of an omnipresent oppressive feeling - it's like the countryside, paved roads, cramped (ugly) houses etc. all come caving in. It's almost claustrophobic. Meadows structures the movie beautifully, while Considine is a fearsome presence. Standout: The 'drug scene' - veering disturbingly between the poles of realism and fantasy.
Rated 18 Feb 2009
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 20 May 2019
75
77th
It's a familiar tale, but Meadows brings a lot of nuances, especially to the antagonists, which elevates it quite a bit. I felt the ending was somewhat (and comparatively) heavy handed, with too much unnecessary dialogue, but all in all a nice, gritty stroll through the shittier part of the british countryside.
Rated 20 May 2019
markjpMArkjp
Rated 02 Sep 2013
85
80th
Dark, disturbing and well structured tale from post Iraq-war UK. Strikes me as a companion piece to "Kill List" in the way that it comments on the troubles of veterans whilst simultaneously using them to tell a completely different albeit equally grim story. Paddy Considine is great and Shane Meadows balances character sympathy elegantly for maximum emotional impact.
Rated 02 Sep 2013
astrakhanastrakhan
Rated 17 Dec 2011
81
80th
Typically for a Shane Meadows film it's gripping and instantly gets right down to business: character and story. Any pretentiously artful auteur shots are few and far between. Everyone's acting seems effortless in the naturalistic ad-libbed scenes which form the basis of a fast-moving, dynamic and well-structured story. Although many amateur moments give away the fact that this is one of his earlier films, they don't take away from its underlying strength. Paddy Considine is quietly impressive.
Rated 17 Dec 2011
jordandcfcJordanDcFc
Rated 06 Aug 2011
90
95th
A great revenge thriller made fantastic by Paddy Considine, what a performance! Toby Kebbell was great too. The atmosphere set by Meadows in this is fantastic, the little sleepy midlands town is a great setting for some really disturbing scenes. It's a claustrophobic, surreal thriller but sprinklings of dark humour and amazing performances. One of the best british films I've ever seen.
Rated 06 Aug 2011
valenzettiValenzetti
Rated 16 Nov 2010
78
52nd
There are a few parts that probably didn't receive the same amount of care as the rest of the film, but the rest of the film is for the most part a tonally rich, clever, and humane take on the slasher.
Rated 16 Nov 2010
frostyFrosty
Rated 06 Oct 2009
90
96th
It seems to me that one element of this movie that isn't mentioned enough is its sense of humour. Dead Man's Shoes - while a gripping thriller and drama - is the blackest of black comedy. The ineptitude of the antagonists is keystone cops stuff and their grisly ends are frequently hilarious. The decision to have a gang of hardened drug dealers piling into that car was truly inspired.
Rated 06 Oct 2009
johnsandwichJohnSandwich
Rated 13 May 2009
45
19th
what a ridiculously overrated film. considine is good, but overall it's not even more than decent for its genre.
Rated 13 May 2009
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 18 Jan 2009
95
93rd
Great revenge flick..at least everyone in that movie gets what he deserved..after punishing and torturing that innocent boy the past catches up each of those dumb asses, and the judgment day is knocking on the door.Excellent movie
Rated 18 Jan 2009
jebJeb
Rated 30 Aug 2008
90
79th
Sinister, surreal and unique, Dead Man's Shoes is a very good Thriller with only a few flaws. That's about all I have to say.
Rated 30 Aug 2008
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 04 Feb 2008
65
65th
A very different revenge flick. It stirred mixed feelings in me. It does get gratuitous, and a bit too 'cool' for its own good, kind of kid stuff, and the basic premise is hackneyed indeed. But then it's extremely well-made, Paddy Considine's performance is *the stuff of legend*, the non-actors are great, and the ending sheds a whole new light on the otherwise familiar material. Shane Meadows has made better films, but I must say this is good too.
Rated 04 Feb 2008
deaddillydeaddilly
Rated 29 Apr 2021
75
59th
Solid small town revenge flick that has similar vibes to something like "Shotgun Stories" replacing the rural warmth with England's grit. Considine is a fantastically brutal protagonist.
Rated 29 Apr 2021
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 12 Apr 2021
60
42nd
I had high hopes for this one and was definitely a little disappointed. For me, the twist was obvious 10 minutes, and without that to come as a surprise, the narrative is too simple and straightforward for its own good. I'm a huge fan of Considine, and he's great in his role, but the filmmaking on display did not impress, especially in the numerous flashbacks.
Rated 12 Apr 2021
lookjabbaLookJabba...
Rated 21 Aug 2015
9
91st
Dead Man's Shoes is a refreshingly original revenge thriller from Shane Meadows and it's one of my favourite British films ever made. Paddy Considine is a revelation and he gives a powerhouse performance. As does Tony Kebbell. This is certainly one of the most compelling, surreal, disturbing, claustrophobic & atmospheric films I've ever experienced. And whilst this is a tough and mean spirited watch, the horror and dread of this story is handled and delivered expertly with dashes of dark humour.
Rated 21 Aug 2015
cowmanCowman
Rated 22 Sep 2013
85
96th
Really the most badass protagonist ever. The confrontation between the him and Sonny (around 30 minutes in) is - and I quote - "beyond fucking words", I watched it three times already. Damn, he's seriously angry.
Rated 22 Sep 2013
ronthedogronthedog
Rated 02 Jan 2013
82
61st
Some parts of this are intriguing and brilliant, but the mixture of superb local detail, the portrayal of a the grim underbelly of rural life doesn't, for me, sit easily with the more traditional execution of a revenge thriller, with the suspension of reality that's required. Maybe it was all meant to hang together to add richness, but I found it disappointed ultimately. Some brilliant, detailed, acting performances, however.
Rated 02 Jan 2013
tinysausagetinysausage
Rated 21 May 2012
84
93rd
A deeply unsettling film, the moments of black comedy jarring with the oppressive tension so that you really don't know what to expect next. A really terrific examination of what revenge does to people - by the end I was almost sympathetic to the perpetrators - and also an indictment of drug culture that I haven't seen before.
Rated 21 May 2012
majikatmajikat
Rated 10 Dec 2011
95
98th
Gritty, emotionally powerful, raw and what British Films should be made of. With an almost frightening reality to it, none of the cast could be faulted. This film was the film that introduced me to the collaboration of Shane Meadows and Paddy Considine and as a result I became a big fan of their individual works.. Still very much my favourite film and proof that good film making doesn't have to have a big budget or high tech effects. Mind games, intimidation and revenge are the power beh
Rated 10 Dec 2011
antagonAntagon
Rated 09 Jul 2009
83
93rd
A classic tale of revenge. It slowly builds up until it bursts out into carnage and mayhem. Paddy Considine's chilling performance is exceptional. Within an hour and a half the movie goes from being low key to absolutely fantastic!
Rated 09 Jul 2009
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 13 Feb 2009
88
92nd
Put film's creepiest psychos in a group at one end of an ally and Considine's Richard at the other and I would gladly run with open arms into the mob of death. Considine creates one of the most disturbing characters in recent memory in this no-frills revenge flick. Claustrophobic, thrilling, and wonderful.
Rated 13 Feb 2009
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 08 Jan 2009
90
95th
Gripping revenge drama with just the right splashes of surrealism and gore. Paddy Considine is fantastic.
Rated 08 Jan 2009
quickyQuicky
Rated 15 Dec 2008
77
76th
A gripping movie about a man coming back from the army to avenge the way his mentally handicapped brother had been bullied by petty criminals and drug users in rural England. I was a bit sleepy when I saw this movie, but nevertheless it managed to grip me into its might, delivering me a disturbing and awkward experience up to the well thought-out ending. It's another one of those movies that leaves you uneasy and pondering during the credits.
Rated 15 Dec 2008
paulofilmopaulofilmo
Rated 07 Apr 2008
78
97th
More England than This Is.
Rated 07 Apr 2008
scanfield22SCanfield22
Rated 02 Aug 2007
80
52nd
A thoroughly unique revenge film, Dead Man's Shoes follows a man who is hunting down his mentally handicapped brother's killers, who led him around like a dog until they got tired of him and killed him. The story is told from two points of view; that of the camera following the main character as he hunts the captors down in classic slasher fashion, and in flashback of the main character and his brother enjoying tender moments and memories. A strange amalgamation of sensibilites and styles, t
Rated 02 Aug 2007
gravymaximusGravyMaximus
Rated 25 Feb 2007
75
76th
The casual, minimal tone of the whole movie gives it a sort of surreal quality. Not even 90 minutes long, so it definitely doesn't overstay it's welcome. The plot twist isn't too dramatic or overdone, it's just right. The last half hour of the film is worth the score alone, and the overdose scene was VERY well done. Fantastic acting. My only real gripe is with the DVD itself, as there were no english subtitles, as I couldn't understand what the hell what was being said about 70% of the time.
Rated 25 Feb 2007
mrcimrci
Rated 02 Sep 2024
63
54th
Simple but grin story, pretty interesting revenge flick.
Rated 02 Sep 2024
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 09 Jul 2024
51
48th
It's too haphazard to be great, and it's vile at times. The reveal and the dark humor barely won me over in the end.
Rated 09 Jul 2024
jordanchasejordanchase
Rated 01 Apr 2023
80
70th
01.04.2023 Kartal, İstanbul.
Rated 01 Apr 2023
sproostsproost
Rated 03 Feb 2023
75
79th
Considine is a feast to watch, a performance to remember. The needledrops are too long and take off some points. The arthrosis ridden and balding Fight Club-twist was still en vogue in 2004 and can always count on a little mockery from me
Rated 03 Feb 2023
margustaMargusTa
Rated 24 Jan 2023
45
25th
Feels like cheap movie and one man (Paddy) show. Overrated and nothing special. But i did like the musical score.
Rated 24 Jan 2023
doyler29doyler29
Rated 22 Jan 2023
80
68th
A pretty simple plot for a wonderfully rich movie that feels like the answer to the question "What if Ken Loach had directed 'Get Carter'?" This is my second time seeing this and I was STILL completely gobsmacked by the film's last act reveal.
Rated 22 Jan 2023
tj_monsterTJ monster
Rated 30 Oct 2022
82
90th
Honestly incredibly gripping throughout, the bleak depressive undertones consistent throughout, the soundtrack chilling to the bone throughout. And then finally the ending, which surpasses all of it and is so incredibly intense your brought to tears. The horrifying realism this film has makes it raw and completely believable
Rated 30 Oct 2022
pyrosexualpyrosexual
Rated 23 May 2021
66
18th
Glorified/British update of Reefer Madness.
Rated 23 May 2021
emre_eEmre E.
Rated 24 Jan 2020
75
36th
Film,abisine zarar veren insanlardan intikam almaya çalışan Richard’ı anlatıyor.Aslında bu filme klasik bir intikam öyküsü gibi yaklaşmak doğru değil,esasında Richard’ın kendisiyle yüzleşmesi,pişmanlığı ve vicdan muhasebesi anlatılıyor.Richard bu süreçte bir anlamda sadece kardeşine zarar verenlerden değil kendisinden de intikam alıyor.Dogma akımını anımsatan bir tarzı olan film,güçlü karakterleri ve iyi oyunculuklarıyla çarpıcı olmayı başarıyor.
Rated 24 Jan 2020
sourheartsourheart
Rated 15 May 2019
3
36th
there's something so precise about the setting and story but also so universal at the same time
Rated 15 May 2019
achuAchu
Rated 11 Mar 2018
80
61st
It is more than just a revenge movie. Good story, good acting and the climax was unexpected. SpoilerSpoilerSpoiler I really enjoyed the relationship between the two brothers but the twisted climax destroyed that for me. Actually he was not there for his brother. It is the guilt that made him do this revenge.
Rated 11 Mar 2018
evranaevrana
Rated 08 Jan 2018
80
73rd
This was some rough, rough stuff. Maltreatment of disabled people is something I cannot really stomach; I think that this is a very common feeling so the motivation of the main character grabs you easily (although maybe not his methods). The sense of terror and anticipation was masterfully handled with intertwining moments of serenity and rural scenery. The ending was a tad bit too poetic for my taste, but that was artists' discretion; so I cannot hold it up against them.
Rated 08 Jan 2018
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 09 Sep 2017
65
30th
To be honest, I expected more. This was a story about revenge with a unique English influence / sparkle, with a huge trail of a murder spree. Loved the English scenery but really did not care for the soundtrack. Pretty average overall. Not something I would recommend to anyone.
Rated 09 Sep 2017
darkcloudDarkCloud
Rated 20 Aug 2016
72
26th
This movie is linear, too straight, too predictable to my liking.
Rated 20 Aug 2016
glm01glm01
Rated 26 Dec 2015
84
79th
84.000
Rated 26 Dec 2015
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 12 Aug 2015
80
69th
Provisional rating because the rented DVDs I watched this on were fucked up (I got them to send me a replacement when it wouldn't play properly and that one was fucked too, only less so. I fucking hate optical discs), which kinda ruined the atmosphere. But I liked what I could see, and I'll try to remember to re-watch it in a few months on Netflix or something, in its entirety, without it stopping every few minutes because optical discs suck and I hate them.
Rated 12 Aug 2015
thehynesthehynes
Rated 16 Jun 2015
81
97th
A fantastic revenge western set in,where else...Derbyshire!
Rated 16 Jun 2015
mesterlarsmesterlars
Rated 01 Mar 2015
80
60th
really good low budget revenge film. Reminds me of Blue Ruin, which is also recommendable.
Rated 01 Mar 2015
hsncrspywlhsncrspywl
Rated 10 Jan 2015
64
35th
Enjoyable the first time, a very dark revenge thriller punctuated with sharp shots of comedy and pathos, but on second viewing, knowing the plot trajectory, it becomes very easy to see how paper-thin the characterisation is, and how much of the film seems to offer a brand of social realism which has more in common with Eastenders than any actual form of existence.
Rated 10 Jan 2015
zipsterZipster
Rated 21 Aug 2014
80
50th
It would've been more satisfying for us if the film revealed the full extent of wrongdoing of which our avenging anti-hero's victims are guilty before seeing their brutal comeuppance, but the bleak naturalism of its Northern English atmosphere and eerily moving performances by Considine, Stretch and Kebbell leave resonance once the express 86 minutes are up.
Rated 21 Aug 2014
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 07 Jun 2014
74
50th
A very laid back revenge flick with one heck of an ending.
Rated 07 Jun 2014
yournamehereYourNameHere
Rated 22 Apr 2014
90
61st
Intense horror/thriller. Got a crazy twist that I didn't quite see coming. Got a pretty cool foreign touch to it.
Rated 22 Apr 2014
ecitizeneCitizen
Rated 31 Mar 2014
40
32nd
A simpleminded young man is terrorized by a group of sadistic thugs and a vicious prank sets the stage for bloody revenge. Very confusing as the young man is a companion to his older brother after he returns from the military. This shows just how vulnerable people can be, even for hardened criminals. He exploits their weaknesses and gains the upper hand to take them down. But, the story is told in a somewhat jumbled and convoluted way and the ending really sucked.
Rated 31 Mar 2014
the_tussThe Tuss
Rated 18 Jan 2014
75
84th
Bread and butter film making
Rated 18 Jan 2014
tommydevitoTommy_Devito
Rated 23 Sep 2013
94
75th
No words can describe how hilarious the script of this movie is. This movie is to be ranked with Snatch, and Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels... Had a great time watching it!
Rated 23 Sep 2013
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 08 Jun 2013
88
90th
A British counterpart to Park's Vengeance trilogy, and just as good as any of those films, perhaps better. Especially when it comes to creating atmosphere and pacing the developments, the film makes no mistakes.
Rated 08 Jun 2013
wezzoWezzo
Rated 13 May 2013
92
86th
Intelligent and unusual take on the revenge flick. Well-plotted and cleverly edited. Considine is marvellous.
Rated 13 May 2013
amerigoamerigo
Rated 20 Mar 2013
79
61st
It's little more than a revenge fantasy pipe dream, but as a movie it's well made and cleanly executed. The problem is it's over-wrought with melodrama and a weird sense of heaven-sent self-righteousness.
Rated 20 Mar 2013
nepetaNepeta
Rated 12 Mar 2013
80
68th
I like how Meadows sets it all within his quasi-realist style and yet makes some scenes border on supernatural (I really like the idea of Richard being some unstoppable force that not even physics can get in the way of, like some angel of retribution), how the film is so thematically dark and yet we also get some moments of very amusing black comedy. It's an intense and surprisingly emotionally affecting piece of film-making and one of the best revenge films I've seen.
Rated 12 Mar 2013
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 27 Feb 2013
65
45th
Pretty unspectacular and massively overrated. Has some great moments (the last scene) and is funny when it wants to be, but I simply don't care to listen to 90 minutes of dialogue where every word is either "cunt", "fuck" or "mate".
Rated 27 Feb 2013
letterdiefLetterdief
Rated 08 Jan 2013
84
84th
Solid performance and great script. Watch this movie!
Rated 08 Jan 2013
sboshSbosh
Rated 16 Dec 2012
76
66th
At the beginning I thaught: boring...but I was wrong. The psycho - dramatic ending changed my mind.
Rated 16 Dec 2012
afx237viafx237vi
Rated 11 Nov 2012
75
77th
A meditation on cruelty, retribution, guilt and redemption. I liked the contrasts in this film. The beauty of the English countryside compared to the grimness of the council estates, and the scenes of brutal violence compared to the tenderness of the scenes between the two brothers. It has a few flaws, but it's a surprising, challenging film. Toby Kebbell gives an extraordinary acting performance.
Rated 11 Nov 2012
sirrobbieSirRobbie
Rated 06 Oct 2012
90
96th
Ja pierdole, kurwa mać, ale jazda!!! Paddy Considine wpizdu!! Jaja jak arbuzy, i ta siekiera!! Miażdży, wkręca w fotel i wyrywa suty. KONIEC!!! - "very good movie, love Considine's performance".
Rated 06 Oct 2012
indifferentiindifferenti
Rated 04 Aug 2012
8
54th
Although I didn't like it as much as Meadows' "Romeo Brass," I still rather liked this one. It never degenerates into shallow slasher territory, and the way the movie pushes and pulls at our sympathies towards certain characters.
Rated 04 Aug 2012
witzelsuchtwitzelsucht
Rated 04 Aug 2012
8
70th
A tense revenge drama that isn't really the nasty "flick" it's sometimes made out to be. Unexpectedly clever and moving, with some great emotional twists and a formidable performance by Paddy Considine.
Rated 04 Aug 2012
cat9mancat9man
Rated 06 May 2012
55
14th
Actually an improbable revenge story - a bloody and disgusting tale of violence on the scum of England
Rated 06 May 2012
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 28 Mar 2012
57
27th
I must have missed something. I enjoyed it, but it seems wildly overrated.
Rated 28 Mar 2012
iyisinekiyisinek
Rated 18 Mar 2012
73
58th
özürlü, spastik, istismar, uyusturucu, intikam (askere gittiginde özürlü kardesi mahallenin serserilerince istismara maruz kalan abi dönünce intikamini alir. Final tatmin etmedi -abi kendini öldürtüyor- fena degil)
Rated 18 Mar 2012
damildamil
Rated 23 Jan 2012
70
67th
It was pretty good. Meadows certainly likes to show a gritty, raw side of England. Although, it did feel slightly amateurish, I must say, and I didn't feel it was particularly well structured or paced. But it was a nice idea and it had a cool twist and I really liked the ending.
Rated 23 Jan 2012
ducoDuco
Rated 10 Sep 2011
77
58th
Quite an experimental movie, it comprises of very calm and easy sound score, intense and brutal scenes, some interesting approaches to the generic drug-story scenario, and some decent acting. Does it work? Yes, as long as you're not sleepy or hater of slow films.
Rated 10 Sep 2011
aaronjamesaaronjames
Rated 28 Mar 2011
86
88th
Pleasantly raw. Evil in all the right places. Trying to decipher the dialect was a bit of a challenge, but it didn't make the film any less enjoyable. Dead Man's Shoes is one of the most gripping, original revenge films of all time.
Rated 28 Mar 2011
methad1methad1
Rated 13 Mar 2011
95
99th
I first watched this film when I couldn't find any other in the shop, I thought it was a hack 'em slash 'em by the cover. Little did I realise that DMS is probably one of the best British films out, along with Trainspotting, The Acid House and Sexy Beast. It's raw, has an exellent story, the acting is amazing and there is some exellent black comedy in there as well. I won't say anything about the plot and hopefully you havent read any review that contains a spoiler.
Rated 13 Mar 2011
rewilde-brewilde
Rated 03 Mar 2011
80
53rd
Would rate higher as it's a sensationally well-made film, but it's so brutal and shocking I can never imagine wanting to watch it again.
Rated 03 Mar 2011
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 29 Nov 2010
30
78th
"Considine hawks a striking cipher, an avenging angel whose metaphysical communion with otherworldly energies is echoed in the film's unhinged, stewy surface." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 29 Nov 2010
freqflyerfreqflyer
Rated 05 Oct 2010
91
97th
Truly original, and a way better revenge movie than those silly over the top hollywood movies like 'death sentence' or 'law abiding citizen' -- if you like the 'death wish' ilk of movie, you'll love this... you can tell i like the death wish genre by my rating of this film. Hands down the best of its genre.
Rated 05 Oct 2010
judge_holdenJudge Holden
Rated 20 Jul 2010
7
88th
Dance at my party.
Rated 20 Jul 2010
castrophCastroph
Rated 17 Apr 2010
9
96th
Set the bar higher for thrillers and revenge films. One of the greatest films I've seen from the past decade.
Rated 17 Apr 2010
mandymandy
Rated 13 Apr 2010
7
73rd
Dark and disturbing tale of revenge. The touches of Black comedy can't distract from the feeling that this isn't going to end well for any of the dislikeable characters.
Rated 13 Apr 2010
pliumbumpliumbum
Rated 23 Feb 2010
82
48th
Not as good as I expected. Acting was superb, the mood and suspense great, but the story itself is just a friggin count of monte cristo. What is the moral of this film? That you should seek revenge at all costs? Plus, I managed to guess most of plot twists.. Not a bad film, but not great as well.
Rated 23 Feb 2010
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 19 Feb 2010
86
51st
Sticks to the maxim, "Revenge is best served up slowly". Recommended. Sticks to the maxim, "Revenge is best served up slowly". Wel at least fairly slowly. Recommended.
Rated 19 Feb 2010
cruelclowncruelclown
Rated 18 Feb 2010
75
62nd
Loved the meadows, and the social drama parts but the revenge and supernatural bits didn't really mean much.
Rated 18 Feb 2010
adalonAdalon
Rated 22 Jan 2010
75
92nd
worth watching if only for Toby Kebbell's performance.
Rated 22 Jan 2010
quickyapiQuickyAPI
Rated 18 Dec 2009
74
75th
A gripping movie about a man coming back from the army to avenge the way his mentally handicapped brother had been bullied by petty criminals and drug users in rural England. I was a bit sleepy when I saw this movie, but nevertheless it managed to grip me into its might, delivering me a disturbing and awkward experience up to the well thought-out ending. It's another one of those movies that leaves you uneasy and pondering during the credits.
Rated 18 Dec 2009
nchabranchabra
Rated 09 Dec 2009
70
42nd
Totally weird. Subtitles required...
Rated 09 Dec 2009
pigletPiglet
Rated 26 Jul 2009
86
97th
Brutal revenge film, which brings something fresh within the way the violence is depicted. The lead Paddy Considine also wrote the script.
Rated 26 Jul 2009
madlucasmadlucas
Rated 24 Jun 2009
20
2nd
B&W flashbacks are soooo last week. Terribly boring.
Rated 24 Jun 2009
joojooJooJoo
Rated 08 Jun 2009
5
81st
A worn premise done well enough. The script excels in dialogue [I also love the back story involved here], but not its construction. Paddy Considine and the ending are highlights.
Rated 08 Jun 2009
metalhorsemetalhorse
Rated 29 Mar 2009
98
85th
Paddy Considine gives what is, for my money, one of the finest performances in film history.
Rated 29 Mar 2009
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 19 Mar 2009
76
88th
Good Movie
Rated 19 Mar 2009
phaedrusphaedrus
Rated 15 Sep 2008
70
78th
Dave Gorman gives a great performance, I liked it more than I was expecting.
Rated 15 Sep 2008
mojojojoMojo_Jojo
Rated 15 Sep 2008
54
41st
There's a decent idea here but as a film it's unfinished. Really, it needed a bit more work on the script to make sure everything was nice and snug while improving the pacing.
Rated 15 Sep 2008
mcgobbomcgobbo
Rated 27 May 2008
95
99th
Thoughtful and moving revenge film(never thought you would hear that, eh?) with excellent acting from Considine and Kebbell.
Rated 27 May 2008
kavuKavu
Rated 12 May 2008
86
87th
Meadows really captures the british community and Considine shines in the lead. The ending is done with style and it crowns the movie.
Rated 12 May 2008
albrownealbrowne
Rated 08 Jan 2008
85
72nd
Damn fine revenge drama, not quite Oldboy but about as close as you're gonna find in the Midlands
Rated 08 Jan 2008
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
82nd
Excellent film.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
mitamita
Rated 21 Dec 2006
82
54th
Effective and chilling.
Rated 21 Dec 2006

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