Beats

Well, if you missed out on a rave in the 90's with MDMA (E) then this is a good attempt at the experience. A story of brotherhood and the rave culture. Some trippy effects and a really good depiction of a rave when out of it!

I enjoyed the strong cast. A few laughs, some heart swell. A sprinkle of political commentary. It is a film of its time.

I enjoyed it and can see why it has won a few awards. It had atmosphere and felt like an experience in places. One I was glad throw some mental shapes to! 👍

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.

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.

You'd be doing yourself a favor not to read anything regarding the plot on this one. It might turn you off and then you'd miss out on a great movie. The subject matter is one that a lot of folks might have an interest in, but it's not exactly the mainstream, so the "topic" of this film, or what it appears to be in the synopsis, may only appeal to a select group. The film is for everyone, however. It's a wonderful and well-told story about people. The film is very well-made from every aspect and it is a very impressive work. It is very good and very enjoyable.

Beats

This was a very carefully crafted movie, on the face of it is was just about two close friends growing up in 1994 on the wrong side of the tracks. When the parents of one child move away to a more affluent area the boys decide to have one last adventure and go "large" before they go down different paths.

However the writer and director want to say so much more beyond this simple idea and this is the brilliance of this movie. It explored:

1, the deprivation created by de-industrialisation following the Thatcher years and the time of new labour.

2, the nature of friendship and peer pressure.

3, social mobility of children within the UK and familial support needed to progress.

4, disaffection with society in poverty and the search for escape.

The key achievement of this movie was its capturing of 1994 in a northern town. I loved it.