Small Time Obsession

2000
1h 59m

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Small Time Obsession is a story of love and betrayal set amongst South London's Polish community. Michael Korczynski has his heart set on training and racing greyhounds at his local stadium ... Read allSmall Time Obsession is a story of love and betrayal set amongst South London's Polish community. Michael Korczynski has his heart set on training and racing greyhounds at his local stadium but is under pressure from his father to take charge of the family delicatessen. Steve is ... Read allSmall Time Obsession is a story of love and betrayal set amongst South London's Polish community. Michael Korczynski has his heart set on training and racing greyhounds at his local stadium but is under pressure from his father to take charge of the family delicatessen. Steve is an orphan with a passion for classic cars and John is a talented musician struggling to co... Read all

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7.1/10

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Awards
- 1 nomination total

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8sabra.williams

An inspiring film by an exciting new director & writer.

An inspiring film by an exciting new director & writer. The film is beautifully shot and the dialogue convincing. I hope that Piotr Skopiak's future work builds on this promising start- one to look out for if this is anything to go by!

10isabellacortez

Very Good

When I first got the video of this film, I thought this would be very much a `boy's film' - probably a lot of swearing and violence. There is swearing and there is violence but it is also a very sensitive film about growing up. The best thing was that the acting was very good and the story kept me interested all the way through. I thought the scenes with the parents were particularly well done with the boy speaking in English while his parents spoke in Polish. I hadn't seen it done in this way before and being Spanish myself I was surprised how similar the Polish parents were to my own. I used to speak to them in English in the same way. A very good film. I would recommend it.

10mann_ashley

Fresh new movie

I saw this during the UK Film Series we have out here and thought it was very good. I love films from the UK and this was fresh, interesting and enjoyable. I also found I related quite strongly to the family in the film and thought this was particularly well done. Overall, the film had a certain charm and atmosphere which was very captivating. I'm very glad I had the chance to see it.

binman63

Worthwhile and Intelligent

If anyone says that this is a bad film then take it from me they are wrong. Rent it, buy it, whatever you won't be disappointed. If you are then I really don't know what the problem is. This is a movie movie, not a pop video. If you like your films well crafted and intelligent then this is definitely for you. Thank the stars someone still wants to make something like a worthwhile film rather than just jumping on a bandwagon. Its low budget and has no stars. Its slow and some bits don't work. Listen to me - it doesn't matter. See it. You'll enjoy it. If you don't then I really think you can't be a very happy person.

8pauley63

Excellent!

This film is worth the highest praise not only because it was made for a ridiculously small amount of money but because the result is a classy, if gritty, piece of entertainment. Even though its been labeled a gangster film, it doesn't go the obvious route and concentrates on the characters and their relationships rather than physical action. It isn't flashy but in a good way. The shots don't constantly fly around but let you get into the story. The pace is slow but satisfying. It looks great and the music is perfect. The acting is excellent and it is so refreshing to see some new, young and talented faces in the lead roles. I also liked it so much more because it was just such a pleasant surprise. It just shows that the best way to see films is not to know too much about them. I cannot recommend this film more.