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      Somers Town

      2008 1 hr. 15 min. Comedy Drama List
      96% 55 Reviews Tomatometer 75% 10,000+ Ratings Audience Score Tomo (Thomas Turgoose) has left his depressed English town and his deadbeat dad to try and make it in London. There he befriends Marek (Piotr Jagiello), a budding young photographer who lives with his alcoholic father. Since Marek's dad notices little of what is going on around him, Tomo quietly moves in, and the boys deepen their bond. But when they both fall for the same girl, a local barmaid named Maria (Elisa Lasowski), and Marek's dad gets wise to his new tenant, the friendship is tested. Read More Read Less
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      Shane Meadows hits the spot with this short but sweet slice of good natured comedy, surprisingly, as it's essentially an extended black & white advert for a train station.

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      isla s I thought this was quite a charming film, although it takes a while to realy 'get going', as it were. Its a slow film but its a nice depiction of young friendship between people of different backgrounds/cultures in London. There are some mildly amusing moments and I also liked the light music played - I say light, as its not loud and 'in your face', its more subtle but nicely chosen I felt. It has an upbeat feel to it, even though its quite a real depiction (or it seemed it to me) and there are some not great things that happen. I did feel there was a positive angle to this, which I appreciated. The film is shot in black and white, which gives it a slightly classic feel I suppose, although its by no means a period drama. It covers somewhat timeless themes though I guess, like teenage friendship. I thought the two main characters were well portrayed, with Thomas Turgoose perhaps giving the better performance overall but Piotr Jagiello does well in his role as well. It is certainly a film with a sense of sentimentality, which isn't necessarily always the case with the directors other films (this film is directed by Shane Meadows). This feels and seems like quite an indie film and I'd say its worth a watch, hence I would recommend it, if your ok with slow moving plots and are able to stick with it for a while (the first half hour or so), until the friendship between the two main characters really develops. It does have a poignancy to it, although its not obvious at first. I'd say its quite an 'arty film'. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review colin m (Mostly black-and-white film) Criss-crossing lives across a few days. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Surprised how mild this was coming from Shane Meadows, but it still covers many of the same social issues his other films also deal with. V sweet and funny. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review dax h A few parts gave me a really good laugh. I like the natural interaction between most of the characters. The only part that felt forced was the relationship between the boys and the woman. I'm sure it was aiming for a sweet relationship, but it came across a little bizarre. But the acting was good, I enjoyed the interactions and dialogue between the boys. And the small part of a neighborhood guy was good. Worth a watch. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member While not a standalone hit, it was a nice, very realistic little drama about youth in dreary old London with an excellent performance from Thomas Thurgoose. The black-and-white visuals maybe a bit of a detractor for a film like this (a la New Wave) but it helps render its indie film quality about it. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Beautifully shot. Beautifully acted. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/19/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Kevin Maher Times (UK) Though danger lurks around every corner, it’s a testament to Meadows’s upbeat worldview that the film never once lurches into grim miserablism. Dec 15, 2022 Full Review Ty Burr Boston Globe Rated: 3/4 Nov 24, 2011 Full Review Joshua Rothkopf Time Out Rated: 5/5 Nov 17, 2011 Full Review Kaleem Aftab The List An amusing tale of new friendships and lust set in and around St Pancras International. This is Meadows' most feel-good outing and a pleasant return to irreverent comedy. Rated: 4/5 Nov 4, 2018 Full Review Kelly Vance East Bay Express Shares a gentle, observant tone with the early films of Ken Loach. May 6, 2010 Full Review Brian Orndorf DVDTalk.com A verite touch of observation, Somers Town is kind and airy, a perfect cinematic meal for someone in need of small pleasures, explored through Meadows's undeniable taste in locations and near-masterful work with actors. Rated: B+ Jan 14, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis Tomo (Thomas Turgoose) has left his depressed English town and his deadbeat dad to try and make it in London. There he befriends Marek (Piotr Jagiello), a budding young photographer who lives with his alcoholic father. Since Marek's dad notices little of what is going on around him, Tomo quietly moves in, and the boys deepen their bond. But when they both fall for the same girl, a local barmaid named Maria (Elisa Lasowski), and Marek's dad gets wise to his new tenant, the friendship is tested.
      Director
      Shane Meadows
      Executive Producer
      Nick Mercer, Greg Nugent, Robert Saville
      Screenwriter
      Paul Fraser
      Production Co
      Tomboy Films
      Genre
      Comedy, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Nov 18, 2016
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $54.0K
      Sound Mix
      Dolby Digital