Watched this last night and, not having much expectations I was open minded. I recognised the lead characters name from Coronation Street so that made me wary right away. That UK soap opera has a way of making every actor on it look like a fool. It's the worst! Back to Raining Stones. I won't tell you all about the plot (like so many others here have done and filled their comments with spoilers..grrrr!) as you will get enough from the plot summary pages right here. I just want to write it up to help convince anyone that has come here, looking for a confirmation on the quality of this movie, to help them decide to watch it or not. Well, here goes: Watch it. From the very opening scene i was transfixed. There was plenty of humour (i don't mean 'gags', just real life situations kind of humour that made you laugh along with the characters or at their predicament which, often times, wasn't exactly funny! There was real character development in the way that only Loach seems to do. Reminded me of so many 'kitchen sink dramas' from the 60's to come out of UK: that low level realism and great dialogue that seems to be lifted right out of the street. You really do forget that this is a scripted movie you are watching at times. There is religion and a mans struggle to deal with certain feelings and emotions. The whole story is centred around the lead, bob, trying to save or earn the money to buy a dress for his daughter but believe me, that is not even close to what this movie is about. Definitely a watcher. DON'T MISS THIS ONE.
Review of Raining Stones
