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Ill Manors

  • 2012
  • 12 avec avertissement
  • 2h 1m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
11K
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Riz Ahmed, Robert Judd, Ed Skrein, and Keef Coggins in Ill Manors (2012)
A crime/thriller set on the unforgiving streets of London and follows six disparate lives, all struggling to survive the circles of violence that engulf them.
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The lives of four drug dealers, one user, and two prostitutes are explored.The lives of four drug dealers, one user, and two prostitutes are explored.The lives of four drug dealers, one user, and two prostitutes are explored.

  • Director
    • Plan B
  • Writer
    • Plan B
  • Stars
    • Riz Ahmed
    • Sliem Ben-Salah
    • Ed Skrein
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.1/10
    11K
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    • Director
      • Plan B
    • Writer
      • Plan B
    • Stars
      • Riz Ahmed
      • Sliem Ben-Salah
      • Ed Skrein
    • 74User reviews
    • 57Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 5 nominations total

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    Riz Ahmed
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    • Aaron
    Sliem Ben-Salah
    • Social Worker
    Ed Skrein
    Ed Skrein
    • Ed
    Lee Allen
    • Chris
    Dan Lloyd Jones
    • Guy Being Beaten Up
    Flinty Badman
    • Yardie Henchman
    Deman Rockers
    • Yardie Henchman
    Andrew Okello
    • Kurt
    Neil Large
    • Terry
    Keef Coggins
    • Kirby
    Patrick Hearn
    • Liability
    • (as Patrick O'Halloran)
    Anouska Mond
    • Michelle
    Kevin Waller
    • Undercover Police Officer
    Nick Finney
    • Undercover Police Officer
    Mark Scott
    • Prison Officer
    Richard Watson
    • Prison CCTV Officer
    Leon Gustaffe
    • Prison Cleaner
    Chris Donnelly
    • Prison Guard
    • (as Christopher Donnelly)
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    7cjscahill

    Underrated?

    Ill Manors is a film that does far more than just push the boundaries previously set by British films such as Kidulthood, Adulthood and Harry Brown, of which Ben Drew played key roles in. It bends moral boundaries to a level rarely seen before in British cinema, even when the character does things for the 'greater good', the brutality of the streets re balances the already lop sided scales back into darkness, corruption and greed.

    A fantastic blend of black and white re winds, flash backs and present time, in a style similar to that of Pulp Fiction where each characters story gets told and varied perspective on events is shown, on this poor and heartless council estate in London. Narration in the form of a truly brilliant soundtrack by Plan B, and although a surprisingly low amount is used, it makes it all the more effective. The film may seem too much to handle and over worked – this couldn't be any further from the truth. What also impressed me was the micro budget Plan B had to work with, and the way he managed to produce such a professional piece with it - he saves a large amount by recruiting local musicians and up and coming actors/actresses to play key roles, though they play them as naturally and effective as any world-renowned star. Throw in some fantastic performances from the young members of the cast, and Ben was on to a winning formula.

    The gritty realism will undoubtedly be difficult for some people to even view, let alone understand or relate to. The films climax is one of the most unforgettable and unpredictable I have ever seen in recent years. The extent to which this film impressed and shocked me, in the standard in which is was created, the plot, characters, and actors involved, means Ill Manors easily waltzes into my top 3 of the year so far.
    8seany_c

    Deep

    Saw this the other week at the cinema. Watch a film. Although this type of film has been done before with the likes of 'Kidulthood' and so on, but the material has never been fresher. I'm not Plan B's biggest fan music wise. I think he's very talented and my girl loves him, but I'm more into my underground grime rather than commercial. I did, however, think he did a good job in 'Adulthood' and 'Harry Brown' so I'm guessing I'm more into his acting than his music. And I'm hoping to see a lot more after this. It's the story of different characters who connect in some way or another. Each story filled with tragedy and each character dealing with issues. Plan's B's singing narration before each story is brilliant. This won't be for everyone. There's crackheads, prostitution, pedophiles, drugs and violence but there's also an incredible empathy for even the most horrible characters. There's also some good humour too. The acting's fantastic. With some faces you know and some you don't, each performance is bang on. Overall a deep, very well made film with terrific performances and a truly original style. ****/*****
    7fayesbridegroom

    the traffic in cider.

    A surprisingly well made film. The rapping narration adds an original edge to the movie. Compared to 'adulthood.' there is a lack of humor in this one. there is a darkness to each subplot. and as the film develops the moral depth increases. One one level there is the satanic message of 'vengeance is the original sin,' and the film does its best to deliver this to the viewer amidst urban blood-lust. There are a couple of references in camera-work to the Texas chainsaw massacre and taxi driver. the pacing is similar to harry brown. but without the chess like strategy. instead everything falls together like a stream of karma. where harry brown nods to the stephen Lawrence case,ill manors goes more into people trafficking.in this way it shares the vemon of ' taken.' some scenes take a culture of 'meatholes.' and 'heavy-r' and give you a side step view into this disease of female exploitation. it is done in a realistic yet artistic way. with a cultural hint of the terrible crimes towards young girls in the north of england earlier this year.

    compared to eight mile this film has the same 'hip -hop.' street vibe, but this being a UK film , everything takes a more claustrophobic eeriness. with some of the footage shot on mobile phones, as a viewer i was left thinking of the similarity to cannibal holocaust in the point of view direction in parts of the movie. ill manors-a document on current the social structure of the western world and the dog eat dog mentality the fuels it.

    as ben drew goes into the world of advertising i would recommend this film.as it is not a particularly marketable piece of art. and for that i respect it..
    9shaneuk-1

    Make sure you do not miss out, I know I almost did!

    This film quite literally blew me away and had I listened to some of the posts off here, I possibly could of missed out!

    Personally, judging by the posters who have come on here to discuss this film, I think the film has inadvertently aimed itself or been swept into the wrong market. It seems it is being judged by the people who are unfortunately incapable of grasping the brilliance of it all.

    Despite being set in a similar environment, this film is not another 'Kidulthood' and tackles much more deeper questions about morality. 'Kidulthood' was aimed solely at the people it portrayed such as the teens and young adults who live in these areas. For me, 'Ill Manors' is for a more mature market and is a harrowing message that should be seen by the masses and the more privileged of us out there who need a window to peer through in order to grasp the horrors that take place right on our doorstep. It is also for the real movie lovers out there who want to be taken on a roller coaster ride and really feel the angst and despair that these true to life characters have to go through just to survive. Without question, this film will take you in from the first minute and drag you into the hurricane that is the working class of London where you have no idea how or where you will end up.

    From a spectacle point of view, this film is breathtaking one minute and the so raw the next that you will feel the need to look away.

    I can quite readily say that I did not expect nothing close to what I saw and I am extremely glad that I took the time to check this brilliant film out.

    9/10 for me.
    10jezebel-j

    Incredible Debut!

    Considering that a year ago I had never listened to a Ben Drew (Plan B) track, dismissing him out of hand as yet another rap/hiphop wannabe, and today regarding him as a genuine multi-talented prodigy is an honest tribute to his unbelievably versatile creativity.

    Due in part to the perfect format of a rap narration, in part to the fact that this is a man with his finger FIRMLY on the pulse of a disaffected sector of society and in part to the unforgiving art and poetry of the writing, direction and art direction, I feel that this is a modern masterpiece.

    Consider again that this is a directorial debut and was achieved on a budget of merely £100,000, it's almost genius.

    John Cooper Clarke, rather surprisingly for me, adds the perfect complementary poetic touch; I had forgotten quite how uncompromising and bleak his words can be.

    Reminiscent of Clockwork Orange in its brutal beauty,the story is realistic to the immorality and just plain incomprehension of the consequences within an "underclass" subculture, yet the characters are so finely drawn and portrayed that you feel not only sympathy, but you feel a part of their hopelessness and helplessness.

    There was one scene I couldn't watch (no spoilers); watching with my 19 y o daughter, she remarked that it was the first time in a long time that a film had affected her emotionally. She is braver than me for doing so...as it is impossible to un-see anything, so I could not bring myself to watch.

    Absolutely beautiful, sad, horrifying and harrowing. Ben Drew, I take my hat off to you and can't wait for the next thing to come out of your remarkable mind.

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      The soundtrack album became Plan B second number-one album in the UK and achieved Gold status.
    • Goofs
      When Ed is arrested he is shown in a cell. The gaoler is shown wearing Her Majesty's Prisons uniform. Later it was stated that he was released without charge; if that was the case he would have only got as far as being held in police custody, which is run by the police rather than the prison service.
    • Connections
      References La Fureur du dragon (1972)

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    • Release date
      • April 3, 2013 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La ciudad de la violencia
    • Filming locations
      • Manor Park, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Microwave
      • Film London
      • BBC Film
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    • Budget
      • £100,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $714,441
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 1m(121 min)
    • Color
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      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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