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Release Date:
4 October 2002 (UK) moreTagline:
It's you and Liam, against the world. morePlot:
Determined to have a normal family life once his mother gets out of prison, a Scottish teenager from a tough background sets out to raise the money for a home. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
9 wins & 16 nominations moreNewsDesk:
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A raw, gritty and powerful film that takes no prisoners. Heart-wrenching moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Martin Compston | ... | Liam |
| William Ruane | ... | Pinball |
| Annmarie Fulton | ... | Chantelle |
| Michelle Abercromby | ... | Suzanne |
| Michelle Coulter | ... | Jean |
| Gary McCormack | ... | Stan |
| Tommy McKee | ... | Rab |
| Calum McAlees | ... | Calum |
| Robert Rennie | ... | Scullion |
| Martin McCardie | ... | Tony |
| Robert Harrison | ... | Tony's gang |
| George McNeilage | ... | Tony's gang |
| Rikki Traynor | ... | Tony's gang |
| Jon Morrison | ... | Douglas |
| Junior Walker | ... | Night-time |
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Rated R for pervasive strong language, drug content and some violence.Parents Guide:
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106 minLanguage:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby DigitalCertification:
Switzerland:14 (canton of Zurich) | Iceland:14 | Australia:MA | Denmark:11 | France:U | Germany:12 | Hong Kong:IIB | Ireland:18 | Italy:T | Japan:PG-12 | Netherlands:12 | Spain:18 | Sweden:11 | Switzerland:14 (canton of the Grisons) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:16 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 (Inverclyde, Scotland) | UK:18 | USA:R | Canada:18A (Ontario)Fun Stuff
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It doesn't get any more nakedly gritty than this. This is a movie for
anyone who thinks that kids who grow up to be drug addicts and
drug users have only themselves to blame. What's particularly
disturbing is how the biggest antagonists for Liam, and his friend
Pinball are not people their own age, but rather adults. Some
scenes are very unnerving and hard to watch simply because the
hazing and degradation that the fifteen-year-old characters endure
is at the hands of people who behave like insecure playground
bullies, but are members of a powerful organized crime force.
Even though I'm pretty close to the age of the main character, I can
barely imagine what the nightmarish experiences he endures
must be like.
The movie is emotionally devastating nearly all the way though. It's
moments of levity are welcome, but few. There's points where it
seems as though everything will turn out alright, but then
something else happens that throws everything off-course. For a
relaxing and enjoyable time, this is not a movie to see. But if you're
looking for something that will move you, shock you and really
make you think (and appreciate your own situation) than Sweet
Sixteen is the one too see.
10/10