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Shopping

  • 1994
  • R
  • 1h 27m
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5.4/10
2.9K
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Shopping (1994)
You've run out of options, no school, no job. Steal a car, smash a shop with a heavy car and reap the proceeds! This movie is about underground England. The causes, the benefits, and the result of a life of 'crash and carry.'
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You've run out of options, no school, no job. Steal a car, smash a shop with a heavy car and reap the proceeds! This movie is about underground England. The causes, the benefits, and the res... Read allYou've run out of options, no school, no job. Steal a car, smash a shop with a heavy car and reap the proceeds! This movie is about underground England. The causes, the benefits, and the result of a life of 'crash and carry.'You've run out of options, no school, no job. Steal a car, smash a shop with a heavy car and reap the proceeds! This movie is about underground England. The causes, the benefits, and the result of a life of 'crash and carry.'

  • Director
    • Paul W.S. Anderson
  • Writer
    • Paul W.S. Anderson
  • Stars
    • Sadie Frost
    • Jude Law
    • Sean Pertwee
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    2.9K
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    • Director
      • Paul W.S. Anderson
    • Writer
      • Paul W.S. Anderson
    • Stars
      • Sadie Frost
      • Jude Law
      • Sean Pertwee
    • 47User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Sadie Frost
    Sadie Frost
    • Jo
    Jude Law
    Jude Law
    • Billy
    Sean Pertwee
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    • Tommy
    Fraser James
    Fraser James
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    Sean Bean
    Sean Bean
    • Venning
    Marianne Faithfull
    Marianne Faithfull
    • Bev
    Jonathan Pryce
    Jonathan Pryce
    • Conway
    Daniel Newman
    • Monkey
    • (as Danny Newman)
    Lee Whitlock
    Lee Whitlock
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    Ralph Ineson
    Ralph Ineson
    • Dix
    Eamonn Walker
    Eamonn Walker
    • Peters
    • (as Eammon Walker)
    Jason Isaacs
    Jason Isaacs
    • Market Trader
    Chris Constantinou
    • Yuppie
    Tilly Vosburgh
    • Mrs. Taylor
    Melanie Hill
    Melanie Hill
    • Sarah
    Grant Russell
    Grant Russell
    • Store Owner
    James Hill
    • Lippy Kid
    Clint Dyer
    • Car Thief
    • Director
      • Paul W.S. Anderson
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      • Paul W.S. Anderson
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    • Trivia
      Paul W.S. Anderson got offered the job to direct Mortal Kombat (1995) after New Line Cinema - that film's backers - saw this film.
    • Quotes

      Billy: I know my rights. I watch L.A.Law.

      Police Inspector: Is that supposed to be funny?

      Billy: No, more like comedy-drama.

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    User reviews47

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    Soundtrack, visuals redeeming features
    Having read all the other reviews on this site, I notice that most people either completely hate the film or completely love it. I take the middle ground. I greatly enjoyed the visual elements, both with regard to the good-looking leads and the stylish camera work. I enjoy a film where I can pick out performers from other films and this one offered a few. I recognized Jason Isaacs (Captain Hook in the recent "Peter Pan" film), for one. That being said I was disappointed that Sean Bean's part was so small. However, I was glad Marianne Faithful's role was only a small cameo. It is painful to me to see her looking so haggard.

    I also enjoyed the pulsating soundtrack and believe that, with an inferior effort, the film would be even less appealing.

    As others have pointed out, there's not much of a plot, but, beyond that, it was difficult to sympathize with the characters -- other than the police! The law officers in this film were not portrayed as sadistic or even unlikable. Frustrated, yes. The "protagonists" had no redeeming characteristics other than youth, good looks and energy. The film seems to present the viewpoint that the police deserved the treatment they received from the thugs. To me, the film produces a nihilistic, 'who gives a damn' about anything attitude. It made me think about anarchy: after "the system" is demolished, with what will it be replaced?

    I'm probably waxing too philosophical about a movie that never even aspired to such musings. The producers probably just wanted to give a youthful audience the smash 'em up, 'wham bam thank you ma'am' form of entertainment many seem to want. (Witness "The Fast and the Furious" and Vin Diesel's "XXX" among others.) I like a bit of action, too, but I prefer to care about someone or something along the line.

    Nevertheless, I maintain that I have seen worse films. I confess to an admiration of British films and actors that causes me to overlook aspects of a movie that I don't like in order to focus on what I consider to be redeeming features. For example, I found Sean Pertwee's character in this film interesting, even if the character is what we Americans like to call a "scumbag". The bottom line, to me, is that the positives -- including the soundtrack, visual elements, and interesting cast -- outweigh the negatives. I bought the film at what you British call a jumble sale for $2.00 (American money), so I'm not out a lot of loot in any case. I will keep the film alongside "Love, Honour and Obey", another second-hand bargain I found along the way. It too, has redeeming features.
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    • Sep 22, 2004

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    • Release date
      • February 9, 1996 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • Japan
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Shopping: de tiendas
    • Filming locations
      • Trellick Tower, Golborne Road, Notting Hill, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Channel Four Films
      • Impact Pictures
      • Kuzui Enterprises.
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,061
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,983
      • Feb 11, 1996
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,061
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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