Beats

I liked this movie, it's one of the best attempts at capturing a great period in my life, I do feel it could've been so much better but. Despite the fact they had Twitch involved in the music side of it, I thought the music was all over the place. There's so many great tracks that would've covered that era better than what was used. Still, it was an enjoyable trip down memory lane. Good story, acting was ok, just feel it was missing a few things that could've made it a great movie.

This film had all the ingredients but didn't work for me.

This is tartan Dazed & Confused territory - one last BIG night fare. And Trainspotting hangs over affairs, with one of the main characters a double-take for Spud and a PoundLand Renton in the tale.

The trouble is it chucks all the ingredients in: Criminal Justice bill, coming Blair; closing down of the mines; police brutality. But they all seem muddled (or incorrect). And many of the characters incredibly one-dimensional.

However, it ends on a tender note as two young men whose bond is strengthened through their shared love of music.

Brilliant film. If you weren't there, maybe not for you. The story is OK, but I can relate. The experiences in virtually every scene I'm very family with!haha. The reason I am making this comment is to commend the writer, producer etc on the atmosphere created in the actual rave scene. From spanner being off it, to the tunes, to the shooting of it. But especially the plod brutality. For people who may think the police actions were over the top, no. Police brutality was rife at the parties, I went from 89 to 93,was lifted in the biggest arrest in British history at Leeds. I saw many party goers cracked with battens because the thin blue line was told to. Good on the film makers for not shying away from the subject. Thanks for the memories! Ps. I think some of your tunes were slightly out year wise, 1990,91 not 94.just being picky though!

Probably one of the best original Scottish films since Trainspotting. Well acted and an excellent soundtrack too.

Made me wanna drop an E, find a rave and get my 3rd degree gurn on.

I saw this movie on a surprise screening at the IFFR. It was voted third by the viewers at the festival and therefore got chosen for an extra screening.

I was blown away by this film. It's almost entirely shot with a grey filter that adds to the grittiness of the Scottish town where this movie predominantly plays in. The story in itself is quite simple. but the interaction between the characters makes sure that this was movie is one of the most unique 'coming of age' experiences i've seen. The movie is full of humor in a way that feels very natural. The movie is visually beautiful in it's own gritty way. At a certain point in the way movie the style of cinematografy completely changes in a way that helps immerse the viewer in a fresh and exciting way.

I do not want to spoil the movie in any way, If you have a chance to see this movie in the cinema I would advise you to do so. The sound is amazing and brings the whole experience together. Even if you are not a fan of the genre of music (like me) this movie will probably still be amazing.

9/10.