Two for Joy

Beautifully raw storyline and shot beautifully. Incredible debut.

A brilliant performance from Samantha Morton in this early Shane Meadows-esque masterpiece.

A very captivating movie, very well directed with a brilliant cast. Certainly one not to miss.

A moving and persuasive story of a family facing tragedy & calamity. Visually distinctive. Restrained but powerful acting, including by young actors as well as name-catching character-acting stars (in UK at least). Although a mostly unrelenting grey-setting, rain-miserable British "social realist" film (as the critics have it) it is refreshing in its lack of cliche, and ultimate hints of family change. A film to talk over, that leaves you thoughtful, without beating you over the head, and with a head full of striking visual images.

I'm a big fan of films focussing on social issues, and really enjoyed this. There's nothing to laugh at... it's pretty bleak in all honesty. It reminded me of caravaning holidays as a kid in the 70s and 80s.

The cast is great, but it's the kids that steal the show, Troy in particular is brilliant.

It's not for everyone, but give it a chance.