Thursday, March 27, 2014

The Angels' Share 2012


The Angels' Share


     Robbie has narrowly escaped prison and is sentenced to community service.  He’s determined to change his ways after his girlfriend Leonie gives birth to their son Luke.  Leonie’s family would like to see Robbie beat up and run out of town.  Robbie meets Rhino, Albert and Mo while doing his community service work.  None of them are able to find jobs because of their criminal records.  Harry is their supervisor and he introduces them to upper crust whiskey and takes them to tour a distillery.
     You almost need subtitles to understand their Scottish accents and you wonder if there is really any way Robbie will be able to change?  This film is like a rough and gritty fairy tale.  I think there is a lot more drama than comedy.  3* (This movie is OK)

101 min, Comedy directed by Ken Loach with Paul Brannigan, John Henshaw, Roger Allam, Siobhan Reilly, Gary Maitland, William Ruane, Jasmin Riggins, Scott Dymond, Scott Kyle, Neil Leiper, James Casey.

Note:  Imdb 7.1 out of 10, 88% critic 80% audience on Rotten Tomatoes, Roger Ebert 3 ½*.

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