Directed by:
Menhaj HudaScreenplay:
Noel ClarkeCinematography:
Brian TufanoComposer:
The AngelCast:
Noel Clarke, Red Madrell, Adam Deacon, Jaime Winstone, Nicholas Hoult, Kate Magowan, Christopher Villiers, Rafe Spall, Ray Panthaki, Ortis Deley, Aml Ameen (more)Plots(1)
Hard-hitting British urban drama about disaffected youth. Given the day off school after a girl in their class commits suicide, a group of troubled 15-year-olds spend the day wandering the streets of London taking drugs, getting in fights, indulging in under-age sex, and moving ever closer to a gun crime that will change their lives. (Universal Pictures UK)
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Well-chosen actors, a soundtrack set to the rhythm of GB hip-hop (music very close to my heart) that perfectly illustrates the gritty and "dirty" urban atmosphere, and pretty decent visuals – these three things pull Kidulthood out of the average for teen dramas. If it weren't for the psychological austerity and simplicity, I'd even consider 5 stars. Instead of more fleshed out characters, Kidulthood evokes disgust, pity, helplessness, and sympathy right from the start as it bombards the viewer with harsh scenes of bullying. For my part, perhaps the most absurd fact (I had similar feelings about Fish Tank) is that despite all the prejudice, hatred and depressing overtones, the whole setting is bizarrely appealing (be it because of the "freedom", living with minimal parental interference, and having to deal with all the shit yourself). Adulthood is even a hair better. :)
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