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  • This is England
  • Opened July 25, 2007 | Runtime:1 hr. 38 min.
  • NR
  • Shaun (Thomas Turgoose), who lost his father in the Falklands War, earns the respect of skinheads when he stands up to their teasing. He becomes part of the gang and enjoys hanging out with his new friends. Trouble starts with the return of Combo Read More
  • Cast: Thomas Turgoose, Stephen Graham, Jo Hartley, Andrew Shim, Vicky McClure
  • Director: Shane Meadows
  • Genres: Drama

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  • Stephen Graham as Combo in "This Is England."
  • Thomas Turgoose in "This Is England."
  • Chanel Cresswell as Kelly, Vicky McClure as Lol, Danielle Watson as Trev and Thomas Turgoose as Shaun in "This Is England."
  • Andrew Ellis, Andrew Shim, Kieran Hardcastle, Joe Gilgun and Jack O'Connell in "This Is England."
  • Thomas Turgoose in "This Is England."
  • Thomas Turgoose in "This Is England."
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  • Must Go!

    Brilliant!!!

    by BodhiDavi

    This movie was so refreshing to see. It is packed with 80's nostalgia and did a great job bringing that decade back to life without going "over- the- top corny" on the audience. Shaun, (Thomas Turgoose), should easily be nominated for some best actor awards in the UK...he was THAT good.
    The acting is so geniune and raw, that you will probably disregard any problems you find with this movie. My problem was dispite genious camera work and editing - some scenes + character development were a little rushed. As well, this movie tackled the subject of nationalism and its major pitfalls and only just skimmed the surface of it. It's such an interesting subject that I wish was tackled a little more in depth in this movie.
    HIGHLY RECCOMENDED!!!

  • Must Go!

    Be prepared to be shaken

    by lsuperior

    Solely from a filmmaking point of view, this movie was brilliant from the acting to the cinematography to the period music soundtrack. The content was full of social, cultural and political commentary but there was also a bittersweet element to Shaun and the way the coming-of-age theme was woven in between the explosions of violence, hatred, racism and manipulation. You will question yourself on a few levels though...go see it. Bring gum. You WILL get ansy.

  • Must Go!

    You must see this movie!

    by amsterdamlux


    This is an excellent film about a commonly misinterpreted group who really just liked the music and look of the time before they got a racist stereotype. I laughed and felt sorry for many of the charecters who acted superbly. Independent films can be excellent and this is a shining example of how a vision can satisfy any moviegoer. Go check it out if you can find it near you. I went to a theater in D.C. and it was nicer than the mainstream theaters that chrage more.

    P.S. This is a real review from a person not related to the industry

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Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 100
    Salon.com | Andrew O'Hehir

    One of the year's best movies...It's one of the simplest and best re-creations...

  • 100
    San Francisco Chronicle |

    The script and direction are virtually flawless.

  • 100
    Boston Globe | Ty Burr

    As its title implies, This Is England isn't a hyperstylized head-trip a la...

  • 90
    The New York Times | Manohla Dargis

    A modest, near-flawless gem, This Is England is the fifth feature by the young...

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