Strangeways Here We Come

Being a fan of UK northern comedies such as Brassic and the Royle Family I wondered why I had never heard of this. It had a line up of actors that I'd previously seen in high rated comedy series so I was keen to give it a go. I now realise why I had not heard of it. Diabolical!! Please do not waste your time.

Strangeways Here We Come.

A group of oppressed Manchester scallies in a high rise, rise up to get their own back on the loan shark whose been making all their life's a misery. Featuring a b list of soap actors and would be comics, it's a poor attempt at either social realism of a comedy. Films that cater to drug taking audience always come across awkward and embarrassing, like living in this level of destitute of poverty is a right laugh NOT Filmed around Salford, the boys club features prominently, alas that where The Smiths comparisons end there. I'd love to have heard a snippet of The Smiths or Morrissey. It's a shocker, but in its defence, I did want to see how the film ended mainly to see if it improved..,,,

A comedy masterpiece it is not, but if you like daft comedy, this is a film you'd enjoy.

Yes, the whole thing is daft, but it's not trying to be anything other than what it is! There's some really dark, humorous moments in there and it's an easy watch.

Some really good performances too set against an unconvincing backdrop. It's more like a play so the authenticity of the scenes and cinematography aren't as important in this film in my opinion. It's a bit like This is England meets Shameless, crossed with Sean of the Dead.

Don't expect Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas, just enjoy it for what it is. Some will love it, some will hate it.

Silly, but not funny and inconsistent, really says it all! Shambolic with no original ideas. Locations (council block beautiful gardens and brand new empty garden shed) not inkeeping with the story settings and lack of blood after the crime, all are too noticeable as the plot is weak and does not grasp..... Not a comedy, looks amateurish/student production. PS There were 5 (out of 9 only votes) giving this film "full marks" i.e. 10 Stars.......!!!???? Since my vote 4 **** (+ this review) there is a 6th 10 Stars rating. Those can only come from people with a vested interest! No-one with genuine unbiased view/taste can rate this film a 10.

It is what it is, daft comedy that fills 90 minutes.

Easy to watch, yes predictable but that doesn't mean it's not entertaining.

Great characters make the story funny.