This is a movie that only plays on one note - depressing. Unfortunately you never really care about any of the characters in this very well acted little film. Indeed it is extremely well executed poverty porn.
I saw The Selfish Giant with a date who dragged me along - so yes I had very low expectations. Since I don't want to spoil the rather predictable plot ending I will not get into all the details; however, my date fell asleep by the end of the movie.
There is something in British society that seems to draw audiences and film makers to making these extremely bleak movies - perhaps it is easier to sit on a movie seat or a sofa than to actually go 'slumming' - not sure.
I saw The Selfish Giant with a date who dragged me along - so yes I had very low expectations. Since I don't want to spoil the rather predictable plot ending I will not get into all the details; however, my date fell asleep by the end of the movie.
There is something in British society that seems to draw audiences and film makers to making these extremely bleak movies - perhaps it is easier to sit on a movie seat or a sofa than to actually go 'slumming' - not sure.