Childhood friends obsessed with 1970s singer Marc Bolan in Liverpool. A tragic accident changes their lives. Years later, survivor Penny revisits the trauma at Bolan's shrine, exploring chil... Read allChildhood friends obsessed with 1970s singer Marc Bolan in Liverpool. A tragic accident changes their lives. Years later, survivor Penny revisits the trauma at Bolan's shrine, exploring childhood tragedy's impact and music's healing power.Childhood friends obsessed with 1970s singer Marc Bolan in Liverpool. A tragic accident changes their lives. Years later, survivor Penny revisits the trauma at Bolan's shrine, exploring childhood tragedy's impact and music's healing power.
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Truly wonderful film!!!
Marc Bolan has such a special place in the hearts of many, this film fetched him back to us for a short time.
The main character was fantastic and the storyline kept us all riveted right until the end. Timothy Spall also played an interesting character and there were great scenes filmed at the shrine in Barnes Common, London.
The music of Marc and Trex throughout the film made it worth watching for all fans and for anyone who has not yet been captured by the distinct voice and sound of Marc.
Cannot wait to watch this film again!! Keep a little Marc in your hearts!!!
Marc Bolan has such a special place in the hearts of many, this film fetched him back to us for a short time.
The main character was fantastic and the storyline kept us all riveted right until the end. Timothy Spall also played an interesting character and there were great scenes filmed at the shrine in Barnes Common, London.
The music of Marc and Trex throughout the film made it worth watching for all fans and for anyone who has not yet been captured by the distinct voice and sound of Marc.
Cannot wait to watch this film again!! Keep a little Marc in your hearts!!!
Refreshing is the word that comes to mind after watching Bolan's Shoes. A great story, beautifully told with amazing acting, good music and fab pictures. Despite touching some difficult topics, it's definitely a feel-good movie showing that love will always win and, in some cases, can indeed keep us alive.
Amidst the tones of films including big Hollywood budget productions available on different streaming services, 'Bolan's Shoes' was like a breath of fresh air. I can't remember when I last watched a film and thought I'd like to watch it again the moment it had finished.
And Leanne Best was simply amazing! I can't wait to watch it again.
Amidst the tones of films including big Hollywood budget productions available on different streaming services, 'Bolan's Shoes' was like a breath of fresh air. I can't remember when I last watched a film and thought I'd like to watch it again the moment it had finished.
And Leanne Best was simply amazing! I can't wait to watch it again.
Heart-warming as well as clever. Bolan's Shoes is a gem of a film that keeps your interest throughout. Yes, there's lots of wonderful T-Rex and Marc Bolan links, but it's the sensitivity of the characters and their stories that keep you focussed on what is really emerging in this beautiful production.
Congratulations to Terri Dwyer & Ian Puleston-Davies for their light touch on a heavy subject: childhood trauma & ripple effect consequences. The minimal dialogue in key scenes was genius.
Superb casting throughout - it's an absolute winner for Leanne Best, Timothy Spall and Mark Lewis Jones. Brilliant selection of the younger selves too.
BAFTA will undoubtedly notice this film for many good reasons. Well done to all at Buffalo Dragon.
Congratulations to Terri Dwyer & Ian Puleston-Davies for their light touch on a heavy subject: childhood trauma & ripple effect consequences. The minimal dialogue in key scenes was genius.
Superb casting throughout - it's an absolute winner for Leanne Best, Timothy Spall and Mark Lewis Jones. Brilliant selection of the younger selves too.
BAFTA will undoubtedly notice this film for many good reasons. Well done to all at Buffalo Dragon.
A really strong debut for director Ian Puleston-Davies, it's a really emotional film that contains a lot of heavy subject matter. Deals with guilt, violence, mental illness and other serious topics, hitting it spot on with most. Performances by Timothy Spall and Leanne Best shine in particular as the two siblings, and the film works in the T Rex soundtrack really nicely. It has some really funny moments mainly from Timothy Spall, and Leanne Best manages to paint a picture of extreme guilt and regret in a heartrending performance.
Ultimately, Bolan's Shoes is a touching and stylish debut that deserves high praise!
Ultimately, Bolan's Shoes is a touching and stylish debut that deserves high praise!
Brilliantly casted and well written! What a brilliant story fantastic film couldn't take my eyes off! Little twists in story line which was amazing!
Must see film 100% One of many British films made and what a great cast! Timothy Spall was amazing and producers and director spot on! If your a massive supporter of British films you must watch this.
I won't say much about the story line as you need to see this for yourself you will be hooked in seeing this and the twists that have been brilliantly written.
Produced by the brilliant Terry Dwyer who herself appeared also Matthew Horne also stared.
Must see film 100% One of many British films made and what a great cast! Timothy Spall was amazing and producers and director spot on! If your a massive supporter of British films you must watch this.
I won't say much about the story line as you need to see this for yourself you will be hooked in seeing this and the twists that have been brilliantly written.
Produced by the brilliant Terry Dwyer who herself appeared also Matthew Horne also stared.
Did you know
- TriviaDirector Ian Puleston-Davies and Andrew Lancel (who plays The Vicar) used to act alongside each other in the British soap opera Coronation Street (1960).
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- 1h 38m(98 min)
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