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Cal

  • 2013
  • Unrated
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
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Cal (2013)
Drama

Cal returns home to a city torn apart by rioting and rising youth unemployment and a mother dying in hospital.Cal returns home to a city torn apart by rioting and rising youth unemployment and a mother dying in hospital.Cal returns home to a city torn apart by rioting and rising youth unemployment and a mother dying in hospital.

  • Director
    • Christian Martin
  • Writer
    • Christian Martin
  • Stars
    • Wayne Virgo
    • Tom Payne
    • Emily Corcoran
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.6/10
    504
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Christian Martin
    • Writer
      • Christian Martin
    • Stars
      • Wayne Virgo
      • Tom Payne
      • Emily Corcoran
    • 6User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Wayne Virgo
    • Cal
    Tom Payne
    • Jason
    Emily Corcoran
    Emily Corcoran
    • Aunty Jane
    Lucy Russell
    Lucy Russell
    • Cath Miller
    Daniel Brocklebank
    Daniel Brocklebank
    • Ivan
    Bernie Hodges
    • Jounalist - Phil Trope
    Simon Cook
    • Oncologist
    • (rumored)
    Richard Cambridge
    Richard Cambridge
    • Jim
    Garry Summers
    • Radio Announcer
    Tony Banham
    Tony Banham
    • Policeman
    Deborah Fleming
    • Nurse
    Anna Gallagher
    • Ivan's Girlfriend
    Tim J. Henley
    Tim J. Henley
    • Chef
    • Director
      • Christian Martin
    • Writer
      • Christian Martin
    • All cast & crew
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    9ollie150790

    Tough times

    There will be many wondering what could happen next for the eponymous hero CAL. after his pretty roller coaster debut as lead character in SHANK - well he comes back.....and it's not all plain sailing.

    This film could so easily be seen without any reference to the SHANK - it feels like a totally different style and approach by the creatives behind it and it works.

    The mind behind this story must have sleepless nights as the plot unfolds with one shock after another. With a mature eye the director draws you in by opening with wide views of a port in England (with fishermen on the shore in the foreground -( it is a gorgeous shot) and this sets the tone as our lead then is captured taking the train into town and walking before eventually arriving at a house. He then takes you into the world of the grit of downtrodden Brits stuck in a rut of economic pain that is shocking and palpable but beautifully portrayed by all the characters. There is wonderful ellipsis in the narrative that leaves the audience to fill the gaps because we know what the gaps are from having seen other films and from our own personal experiences of life. This is not a patronising film but an observed nightmare punctuated with some great humour from auntie Jane.

    There are so many subtle devices - from the capturing of the occupy movement and demonstrations (and using it as a backdrop to the main characters struggle) to the repeated shots of money being counted culminating in the rabid riot footage inter cut with a very nasty ultimatum for the lead characters. I should point out the film isn't all dark there is a love story that emerges and blossoms.

    I thought this film (seen in the cinema in London - it's a big screen movie that's for sure) looked stunning in all it's blue hue.....delicately shot in places and a wonderfully captured atmosphere.A well crafted and scripted narrative - performed with skill and not a wrong note from all the cast.

    The songs in the film which I am guessing were written for it are powerful and elegiac and wonderfully underpinned by a sparing score that brings out the harshness of the reality in scenes as well as the emotion.

    I cannot recommend this film more highly - it is tough and thought provoking but entertaining at the same time. Shane Meadows meets Ken Loach.....

    I've avoided spoiler alerts cos you've gotta see it.
    2laduqesa

    Did I really watch this farrago of tosh until the end?

    Poorly, woodenly acted, melodramatic, stupid fake accents and nonsense.

    I honestly thought that this might improve or acquire some meaning as the film went on, but it's a disconnected mix of drunken Aunty, dying Mum, impossibly stereotyped pimp, insouciant JobCentre adviser, ridiculous clients and stupid coincidences including when they miss the train. Oh, and did I mention the acting? It's so bad I have to say it twice.

    This was so dire. I was really hoping for more as "Shank" had been half decent.

    Honestly, don't bother. If I had paid money to watch this, I would have been hopping mad. Fortunately, it was a friend's copy!
    10cekadah

    A dark and disturbing story

    Dark and disturbing .. yes ... but wonderfully told and acted.

    A simple enough story of lower class people trying to survive in todays world only to find that their skills aren't needed. And without the 'right connections' you are constantly struggling just to keep up with daily needs.

    Cal wants to change his path but he's stuck in an economic system that ignores throw away people. Bad thing are sure to happen! Everyone in this flick gives an excellent performance and the dialog is spot on with the characters. It's a shame this sort of film is so often overlooked.

    If you can find it watch it ...

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      The day before filming the director was arrested by a SWAT team of police for mistakenly handling guns and firearms.
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      Follows Shank (2009)

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    • Release date
      • February 21, 2013 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • US Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Shank 2
    • Filming locations
      • Bristol, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Bonne idée Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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