I really wanted to enjoy this partly because of the rave reviews here and because Peaky Blinders was bloody great. Unfortunately it wasn't quite the case.
This is a story of a group of kids trying to start a band against a back drop of violence, political unrest and the spectre of the Northern Ireland troubles hanging over them.
There's lots to like. It's really well made, the music is good and it feels really original.
Sadly it's a frustrating watch at times because despite some really good performances from the more established actors, the newcomers just aren't up to it. The acting feels wooden and unemotional. The quirky main character becomes so annoying in his music obsession and his obliviousness of everything else around him that I decided to fast forward his scenes.
The real story of interest is the growing influence of the IRA in the area and less about the music. And it all ends too quickly with a rather disappointing ending.
This is a story of a group of kids trying to start a band against a back drop of violence, political unrest and the spectre of the Northern Ireland troubles hanging over them.
There's lots to like. It's really well made, the music is good and it feels really original.
Sadly it's a frustrating watch at times because despite some really good performances from the more established actors, the newcomers just aren't up to it. The acting feels wooden and unemotional. The quirky main character becomes so annoying in his music obsession and his obliviousness of everything else around him that I decided to fast forward his scenes.
The real story of interest is the growing influence of the IRA in the area and less about the music. And it all ends too quickly with a rather disappointing ending.