Urban and the Shed Crew

This is a great movie. Based on a real life tale it is has some difficult to watch moments but is also uplifting overall. Paints a very evocative and gritty picture of the time.

Some great performances. Richard Armitage as Chop is outstanding - he is a much better actor than his other screen hunk roles suggest. Fraser Kelly as the young Urban makes a truly impressive debut and is much more convincing than he should be for his age. Anna Friel is as good as ever, and Neil Morrissey is also excellent as Doc. Look out also for Charlie Heaton, later of Stranger Things.

It is well shot and edited, and the original soundtrack works well with the storyline and action. Try to catch it in the cinema if you can alternatively stream it once available.

An amazing film that is both heart breaking and thought provoking. It's lead actor, the wonderful Fraser Kelly (one to watch in the future) plays Urban - the street-wise young lad trying to make his way in a world of neglect, homelessness and addiction. From the opening scene of him running through the streets - alone and barefoot, to the final, emotional scene where we see how his life has changed, he takes us on a journey with his friend, disillusioned ex- social worker Chop (played perfectly by Richard Armitage) who gives him the hope of light at the end of a very dark tunnel.

The relationship between Urban and Chop (and the rest of Urban's equally broken but resilient crew) are at the heart of the film. All the actors are amazing and perfectly cast in their roles especially Anna Friel who plays Urban's neglectful, cheating and addicted mum. She has momentarily good intentions but not the will power to see them through. We get to see why she is in the situation that she has found herself trapped in and this makes her relationship with Urban all the more poignant.

This film is well worth watching. It will make you question why people are still living like this in this day and age and how many children are having to live like Urban and his crew?

This film will stay with you long after you leave the cinema due to its very important message and wonderful acting. I loved it!

Poignant and heartfelt film based on Bernard Hare's memoir Urban Grimshaw and the Shed Crew. I've been eagerly anticipating the release of this film and was not disappointed. Great performances by all, especially from Fraser Kelly and Richard Armitage, who play their roles with sensitivity. There are glimpses of pain and love beneath their hardened exteriors. Also, there were some really striking shots--kudos to the cinematographer.

Watched this on Blenheim Films' site and thankful for Candida Brady's persistence and passion to get this finally released to a global audience.

One of the most fantastic films I've seen in years. Must watch it. Brilliantly directed a more agreed cast. If I was to recommend one film to watch in the next year it would definitely be this one. Incredibly thought provoking and wonderful performances. Worth going to the cinema for but equally good to watch on the small screen. There's been quite a lot of poor films lately, but this one really stands out dramatically as being of absolutely the highest calibre. Without a doubt one of the best films I've seen in such a long time and definitely not want to mess. It's a sort of them. You'll be thinking about four weeks afterwards.

Wow, a very powerful & thought provoking story which has been beautifully captured through the film. It is based on a true story of extreme lows and hardships and is at times heartbreaking to know that this has really happened. However it is also uplifting and filled with hope and love. The cast is strong with superb performances from known actors Richard Armitage & Anna Friel. Richard Armitage's part is a complicated character which he portrays incredibly. And also brilliant performances from talented lesser known cast members who are certainly destined for success. This is definitely one to watch. I would highly recommend!