The Angels' Share

Sundance Selects | Release Date: April 12, 2013

6.8	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 24 Ratings

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TVJerryMay 14, 2013

After he becomes a father, a bloke with a violent temper (Paul Brannigan) tries to change his behavior. He teams up with his community service pals to steal a valuable whisky. His dilemmas provide sympathetic drama that moves to mild comedyAfter he becomes a father, a bloke with a violent temper (Paul Brannigan) tries to change his behavior. He teams up with his community service pals to steal a valuable whisky. His dilemmas provide sympathetic drama that moves to mild comedy after he teams up with the gang. Even so, his character carries the story. Director Ken Loach keeps the energy up and the performances agreeable. There's nothing exceptional about this project, but it's a charming little trip to Scotland (ironically, there are subtitles in case the brogue gets too thick).… Expand

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TrailesqueMar 3, 2023

It seems that the films director Loach has made with writer Laverty are more lively and entertaining than his earlier works. This one combines social realism with a caper comedy, and the results are solid if unsurprising. There is a bit ofIt seems that the films director Loach has made with writer Laverty are more lively and entertaining than his earlier works. This one combines social realism with a caper comedy, and the results are solid if unsurprising. There is a bit of a problem with the story, in that young Robbie is trying to "go straight" as the saying goes, but his plan to achieve legitimacy as a member of society involves stealing many thousands of pounds worth of rare whiskey.

A couple of other points: If you are not Scottish, you may find yourself turning on the subtitles from time to time. Paul Brannigan is a fine actor (and kudos to the make up department for the nice facial scar he has), but this slim-shouldered fellow does not seem like the fearsome street fighter he is supposed to be - of course one could make that complaint about many movies. Also, it might have been more interesting if some of the other characters' lives got explored some more.… Expand

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