A Room for Romeo Brass (1999)

User Rating:

7.6/10   

Director:

Shane Meadows

Writers:

Paul Fraser (writer)
Shane Meadows (writer)

Release Date:

4 February 2000 (UK)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama

Plot:

Two twelve-year-old boys, Romeo and Gavin, undergo an extraordinary test of character and friendship when Morell...

Plot Keywords:

Friendship | Teen | Jealousy | Dysfunctional Family | Independent Film

Awards:

3 nominations

Cast

Martin Arrowsmith	...	Dennis Wardrobe
Dave Blant	...	School Pianist
Darren O. Campbell	...	Darren
Paddy Considine	...	Morell
Shane Meadows	...	Male Nurse (as Shaun Fields)
Julia Ford	...	Sandra Woolley
Ladene Hall	...	Carol Brass
Frank Harper	...	Joe Brass
Nicholas Harvey	...	Neighbour Lad #2
James Higgins	...	Bill Woolley
Bob Hoskins	...	Steven Laws
Vicky McClure	...	Ladine Brass
Ben Marshall	...	Gavin 'Knocks' Woolley
Joel Morris	...	Park Lad #1
Johann Myers	...	Clifford

MPAA:

Rated R for pervasive language, and for some elements of violence and sexuality.

Runtime:

90 min

Country:

Canada | UK

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:L | Australia:M | Singapore:R(A) | UK:15 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Calverton, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England, UK

Company:

Alliance Atlantis Communications

Trivia:

Despite the natural chemistry of Andrew Shim and Ben Marshall the two actors almost came to blows during a scene due to Marshall's obnoxious behavior. Paddy Considine admitted in the DVD commentary he had no problem filming the scene at the seaside where he threatens Marshall's character, saying he "couldn't wait to get his hands on the little shit."

Quotes:

Morell: I'm getting that feeling already of people with their hands on her. Makes me quite angry, I think I've been overcome with love.

Soundtrack:

Everywhere

Superb,Stunning,and even disturbing

This is a truly great film, not seen by enough people in my opinion, Shane Meadows is a breath of fresh air for the British film industry, and I won't hesitate to go and see his next film, on the strength, of his last two ( twentyfourseven, romeo brass ) While most british audiences are somewhat ignorant to quality films like this, and would rather watch overrated films like 'Lock Stock...' there is always a hardcore of fans for films like this. Shane Meadows is inspired by the likes of Ken Loach and Mike Leigh, possibly Britain's best independent directors, but Meadows adds a bit more 'cheer' to this film, who says its uncool to have a happy ending? Romeo and Gavin are twelve year old pals, who have a great understanding of each other, and their surroundings, but then their friendship is tested when Morrel ( Paddy Considine ) enters their life, at first he is a pal, but why is a grown man hanging around with two boys? he then wants to date Romeo's sister, little do they realise they are being drawn into a world of obsession, violence and desperation, will it all come good in the end? Watch out for the outstanding performance from Paddy Considine, it really is the best debut from an actor ever!