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Fans of Shane Meadows and Paul Fraser's partnership will enjoy this slight but charming story. The film is about two lonely lads who are thrown together on the brink of adulthood and how they begin to explore romance with the aid of a local waitress. Meadows improvisational technique helps show the universal in a story about boys whose positition may seem alien to many. The film although highly enjoyable lacks the high drama of some of Meadows other work and so, for me, was not as engaging. For people new to Meadows and Fraser's work it would be better to start with a different film such as "A room for Romeo Brass", however this film is enjoyable and well worth owning.
A true Shane Meadows budding classic. Thomas Turgoose is brilliant. The monocrome photography really works. I initially thought "this is a bit of a short film", but it isn't. A must see that I strongly recommend. If you liked Shaun in 'This is England' you'll simply love Thommo in Somers Town. Buy it, rent it, see it. Need I say more.
I'm a great fan of UK cinema. I've been a fan of Shane Meadows ever since I saw This Is England, followed by Dead Man's Shoes. Somers Town is very different. Very enjoyable and funny at times, if you like this sort of realistic gritty drama. It's a world apart from This Is England and Dead Man's Shoes, so don't expect more of the same.
Top UK film once again from Shane Meadows.Also recommend Romeo Bass and Dead Mans Shoes by the same director.
A highly recommended movie from an extraordinary film-maker. If this were France, they'd have a park named after Shane Meadows.
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