Would you believe that Hollywood has been trying to do a film like this for years ... and never succeeded? You look at nonsense like Stallone's boring and repetitive Expendable series and dramas-turned-comedies like the OVER THE HILL GANG and you realize that Hollywood lacks whatever gene is required to make a film where the older players pull the rug out from the younger ones.
Because, at its core, Hollywood reflects a culture of youth.
Thank God for UK filmmakers. A little tradition. A little respect for the old ways.
And presto, easily the best generational conflict film in recent memory.
Set against a story about a modern gang of street punks that unintentionally takes on a gang that used to run their neighbourhood when they were still a gleam in daddy's eye.
By itself, this is an excellent film, with great dialogue, real characters, no false moments.
If you are over 55, however, it is a positive treat.
Because, at its core, Hollywood reflects a culture of youth.
Thank God for UK filmmakers. A little tradition. A little respect for the old ways.
And presto, easily the best generational conflict film in recent memory.
Set against a story about a modern gang of street punks that unintentionally takes on a gang that used to run their neighbourhood when they were still a gleam in daddy's eye.
By itself, this is an excellent film, with great dialogue, real characters, no false moments.
If you are over 55, however, it is a positive treat.