Somers Town
Film Movement | Release Date: July 15, 2009 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
77
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 11 Critic Reviews
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11
Mixed:
0
Negative:
0
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88
Boston GlobeTy Burr
Somers Town, is a trifle: A short black-and-white lark with sharp edges and a soft center. It has its raptures, though, and then some. A disarmingly slight tale of adolescent friendship, Somers Town is one of those rare movies that seems to discover itself as you watch it. Read full review
83
The A.V. ClubNoel Murray
The result is a movie that feels enjoyably aimless--one that invites viewers to just hang out for an hour. Read full review
80
EmpireIan Freer
Meadows in a minor key but still a major delight; his improvised feel, sparky comedy and interest in the truth of youth services a story that’s both winning and winsome. Read full review
80
The Hollywood ReporterNeil Young
Meadows and cinematographer Natasha Braier present their story with a gritty, unfussy lyricism that finds unexpected glimpses of beauty in overlooked corners of London. Read full review
80
New York Daily NewsElizabeth Weitzman
A small but important film about small but important lives, the latest drama from Shane Meadows further confirms that more people should know about this gifted director. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesGary Goldstein
A funny and endearing character comedy whose extra-brief, 70-minute running time proves perfectly adequate for its slender, episodic story. Read full review
75
New York PostKyle Smith
Like its star, the movie is too short and a little thin but just about perfect. Read full review
75
St. Louis Post-DispatchJoe Williams
Just when this black-and-white, microbudget movie seems poised to spring an indictment of the Dickensian social order, it ends, but in a redemptive ray of color. Read full review
70
VarietyLeslie Felperin
Basically a comedy but with typically Meadowsian dark edges, it forms an affectionate tribute to cross-cultural friendship and the rapidly changing landscape known as Somers Town. Read full review
70
The New York TimesManohla Dargis
An agreeable if slight, vaguely sketched character study times two. Read full review
70
Village VoiceScott Foundas
Without ever trivializing his characters' meager circumstances or resorting to the rags-to-riches fantasy of "Slumdog Millionaire," Meadows has made a lovely film about the ability of the imagination to offset the harshness of reality. Read full review
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