@@master_Blaster91 exactly bro. It’s not acting at all, it’s real life! The dialogue in Shane Meadows’ movies always feels natural and authentic, something that Hollywood movies seem to struggle with.
i grew up with paddy on the winshill council estate in burton on trent he is a realy nice guy so proud of what he has achived. saying that the whole cast of this film are such great actors.
So you knew the Winshill Ninja, the IRL inspiration for what was originally the comedy version of what Richards character became. I love Paddy as well and only live down the road from you heads (in Stafford).
Gary Stretch was just coming off the huge movie Alexander with Colin Farrel when he decided to do this film. His agent and actually alot of other people told him not to do the film but he really liked the script. Glad he went with it
Excellent reaction, man! Such a good movie. As I remember, on the DVD there is an 'alternate ending' where Richard, instead of trying to calmly reason with Mark into killing him, all out threatens to kill his entire family if he doesn't stab him. I do prefer the original ending, but the other works well too. Nice work on getting the twist shortly before the reveal. It is definitely a story where we can laugh with and feel sorry for the victims, until we finally find out what it is they really did. So good. Glad you managed to track down a good copy of it! :) Oh, I think Mark's wife is the mother in This is England btw! Meadows reuses a lot of actors, and I am pretty sure that is her! :)
Shaun’s mother !!!! That’s who it is. I always sort of thought he was low key threatening Marks family at the end without flat out saying it. Cheer for the support mate
You rewatch it you notice the little subtle things. Like how the bloke he shouts at at the start, when re-telling the story. He Says "I saw this guy" not guys... As the brother isn't there. The fact when he tells the leader of the gang "this is you* and squishes his hand he looks over to where the brother is but doesn't even aknowledge he's there. (Because he isn't) ext ext
"Everyone is a gangster until a real gangster enters the room." I am shocked to hear this, because, this is also a Polish saying. And Poland and Scotland have good history together. And I also have a gas mask but not the Czech one utilised in the film. God bless
19:12 that does work, its a palmstrike to the nose knocking the nosebone into the brain, which will have a one way ticket journey to the after present.
Yea man upper flat palm to the nose is a quick kill technique taught in the military, its basically braining someone with their own nose n if not instant death their lungs fill with blood, so he really did shut him off...
Richard saw himself as guilty and centensed himself to death for leaving Anthony. The last man standing wore the dead mans shoes,, has blood on his hands for a action he played apart in instigating. Having to live with that guilt is death to a man like the last man standing.
Top reaction to a great film. Hardly anyone has reacted to this so it’s nice to see. A proper grim revenge tale. If you’ve not seen “Get Carter” (1971) I’d highly recommend it. It’s a classic, gritty gangster film starring Michael Caine. Mike Leigh is another top British director who’s done plenty of films depicting a very real and relatable view of the uk. “Naked” (1993), “Secrets & Lies” (1996), “Life is Sweet” (1990) and “Nuts in May” (1976) are just few to check out if you’ve not seen them. I’d also recommend “Four Lions” (2010) and “Twin Town” (1997) both are modern classic, dark British comedies. Nice one dude.
Yes mate i was late to the party with this one. Like i said a lot of times we will watch American stuff and ignore things made here. Thanks for the recommendations, I will check them out.
In a small town selling E's and weed etc, you will only make good beer money , maybe 10k a year tops, I know cos I've been that man way back in the 90's
One of my favourite films ever. Glad to see the alternative ending mentioned in the comments. In the 'One Down' scene there is the word 'stop' written in blood on the cistern, left side. Can't make out if there is another word on the right though. Also Herb's hand visibly shakes when handing money to Sonny at the clubhouse. When Sonny first sees Richard at the 'party' section he makes a crossbow type motion with his hands. The whole film is very gritty and feels very realistic.
I saw a f****ing elephant !! omg when this came out that line was so funny. Such sad story tho but was definatley in my collection next to, this is england, snatch, lock stock..,rise of the footsoldier and all the others. I love when directors show originality tbh thanks for the reaction havent thought about this movie in a long while 👍🙂
I was finally able to see this movie after seeing rave reviews by the same maker of This is England and it did not disappoint (while expecting a lot to be honest with you). The acting is in the same mold as This is England, but it's theme and tone is different. The cast delivered an excellent performance and I didn't see that ending coming. Like his broher, Richard impressed me and am looking into another movie where he stars: 'In America (2002)'. Different setting, but want to admire his acting once more.
@@ReactWithGeo I had to stop 'In America' due to a scene that was hard to see. Going to continue tomorrow. It's another emotionally loaded movie. Might be worth checking out. Richard plays his part well and there are adorable Irish kids.
At the funeral scene, his uniform was terribly done, the para wings should be at the top of the right arm, not halfway down, and no para would ever wear a beret like that.
Just wanted to say something about the comment you made at 13:11 about them dealing drugs but still looking poor (which is what you were basically saying). They're the low level dealers. They don't really make a lot of money. They make just enough to get by, but more importantly, they sell enough to feed their own drug habit. Rule number 1 is don't get high on your own supply. But most low level dealers are only dealing so they can feed their habit.
the punishment for the last guy was to face the reality that he had blood on his hands. with Anthony's death he could make excuses to himself but as we saw when he found out who the soldier was he did feel guilty for what happened but never faced it.
New subscriber here brilliant reaction to an awesome movie, if you like Toby Kebbell the actor who played anthony he was in another very good British low budget movie called wilderness 2006 mite be worth checking out
@@ReactWithGeo his films are just… real. The type of real that is extremely rare in Hollywood (special mention to Manchester by the Sea). Even in such a bleak film, he still manages to add bursts of humour that never feel out of place. YOU THERE MATE
@@ReactWithGeo Gary Stretch was a quality middle weight boxer who was the 1st guy to seriously put Chris Eubank to the test. Check the fight on YT. You'll be amazed you haven't seen it and glad you have... Versace model 1st, World Class boxer 2nd, Actor 3rd... Gary Stretch.. underestimated legend... AAA+++
Apart from the obviously terrible wardrobe malfunction with the uniform, awesome film and an object lesson in how you shouldn’t feck off an ex paratrooper 😂
