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It's not sealed so not new and scratched all over but it works
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Likes: I basically enjoyed the entire film from beginning to end, and me being part of the target audience for this film and genre obviously made me interested more in wanting to watch it. Dislikes: The fact that the story line was 'rubbish', however it was meant to be the steriotypical lives of teenagers living in London, today. As a result of the story line, despite the humour, it did encouter a few serious issues that occur in this day and age. Love: The humour and attitude of the characters. Reason for purchase: I have been gradually building up my DVD collection, old and new films and seeing as in this was a popular film that i had yet to watch, i thought it would be a good idea to purchase because of the price on ebay and how vastly it compared to the prices in the shops. I had heard from a few people that it was a good film and when conversing with people, they often brung up a scene in Kidulthood that had similarities to the general discussion, which proves that it does appeal to a wide vaiety of persons.Read full review
My main reason for buying this was for a present for my brother. He's obsessed with this film, and the follow-up 'Adulthood', so thought this would make a perfect gift. Of course, I was roped into watching it, and loved every minute of it. Don't judge this DVD by the cover - the violence is actually at a minimum. The film focusses on a class of teenagers through the course of a day off to mourn the suicide of a fellow classmate. And while a 24-hour setting may seem boring the high class acting and writing keeps you interested. Noel Clarke manages to capture the teenage stereoypical lifestyle perfectly, and projects that onto the screen through the great acting. This film mostly focusses it's attention on one of the teenagers, but never forgets about the rest of the cast. It leaves you on a cliffhanger without driving you bonkers waiting for the sequel. And it manages to show every aspect of the characters and their gentle growth without making each one too transparent and 'different'. Whether you're thinking about buying this for you, or as a gift, it's a must see, as is the sequel. Although it waxes on the stereotypes of violence and drugs, it never strays too far into la-la land. Extras would have been a nice bonus for the fans, but they are richly rewarded on the 'Adulthood' DVD.Read full review
Larry Clark's Kids meets Grange Hill in Kidulthood, a West London drama that's ripped from the pages of the tabloids. Director Menhaj Huda delivers a visual feast complete with compelling situations and a ferocious soundtrack, but one that's ultimately as moralistic as the Richard Curtis rom-coms that share its setting’s postcode. Teenage multicultural London has never been brought to life so vividly, though, and for that alone this is a film that merits the attention of both kids and adults. Noel Clarke (Billie Piper's boyfriend in Doctor Who) is both the writer and star of Kidulthood. He plays Sam, the burly sixth former who uses the school playground as his personal fiefdom. His reign of terror comes under threat, however, when a schoolgirl commits suicide; the rest of her classmates are given compassionate leave and subsequently roam the streets of London, causing mayhem with their loose-fitting tracksuits and even looser knowledge of life. Sex, drugs, violence, teenage pregnancy, shoplifting - a week's worth of Daily Mail editorials will be played out before the big climactic showdown. "PERFORMANCES VEER FROM BRILLIANT TO PANTOMIME" Given the young cast it's no surprise that the performances are uneven, veering from brilliant to pantomime (ironically though, it's the adults who deliver the latter). Most memorable are Aml Ameen as the charismatic, conflicted Trife; Red Madrell's pregnant Alisa; and Adam Deacon as the comic relief, Jay. Although lacking the finesse of Saul Dibb's more poetic Bullet Boy (2005), Kidulthood is still a movie that happy-slaps some welcome life into the British film industry. AMAZING FILM.. DONT MISS IT!!! 10/10Read full review
A group of West London school kids react in different ways to the suicide of a classmate. Hard-hitting youth drama written by and co-starring Doctor Who's Mickey Smith, Noel Clarke Featuring bullying, casual sex, hard drug abuse, complete disregard for authority, organized crime and even murder, if ever a film wanted an ASBO more than an Oscar, it's Kidulthood. Wearing its multiracial "messed-up youth" mantra as a badge of honour, this seems - at first glance - to be a deliberate assault on Middle England values. Writer-star Noel Clarke is having none of it, saying the film, directed by former music video and commercials maker Menhaj Huda, isn't meant to be controversial. Still, if you spent half a year tearing out the most unpleasant stories from around the country, pasted them all into one colour supplement - complete with a free cutting-edge hip-hop and 'grime' soundtrack - and held it up as a state-of-the-nation report, the dreadfully-titled Kidulthood would be the result. Making social commentary out of such exceptional events is problematic at best. On one hand you've got Trife (Ameen), caught between pregnant ex-girlfriend Alisa (Madrell) and gunrunning for his malevolent uncle. Then there's Trife's mates Jay (Deacon) and Moony (Oyeniran), spoiling for a fight with neighbourhood bully Sam (Clarke), Jay going so far as to steal Sam's abused girlfriend (Fairley). Meanwhile Alisa's best friend Becky is going around the area granting sexual favours in exchange for cocaine. And Lenny (Spall), the brother of classmate Kate, who killed herself 10 minutes into the film, is seeking revenge on the bullies who drove her to suicide. By the way, most of these kids are fifteen years old. No one plot strand above is perhaps impossible, but collapsed into one whole it verges on hysterical. The contrivances are all the more frustrating because when Kidulthood steers away from its tabloid-baiting antics to concentrate on more typical teenage struggles it is convincing. Clarke's screenplay teems with authentic modern slang and is filled with telling observations: how (lack of) sexual prowess is a potent tool to blackmail or shame a person; the fine line between fitting in or being true to yourself; how adults are often peripheral figures in a teenager's life; and the racial stereotyping that goes hand in hand with minority groups in urban areas. As hoodie-wearing Moony points out when he can't get a taxi, "ain't that ironic - black cab don't take black man." The cast of near-unknowns, including the offspring of actors Ray Winstone (Jamie) and Timothy Spall (Rafe) handle their unlikable roles well, and the soundtrack, featuring artists like Dizzee Rascal and The Streets, hits home, even if director Huda's handling of the music, and shifts in his story's tone lacks nuance. Veteran Trainspotting cinematographer Brian Tufano helps add a persuasive, fresh look to the West London locations. Verdict Over reliance on histrionics negates Kidulthood's own mission to tell it like it is. If the filmmakers want comparisons to the likes of City Of God or La Haine, they're in for a long wait.Read full review
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