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The Grind

  • 2012
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
2.9/10
330
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The Grind (2012)
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British crime drama in which the diverging fortunes of a pair of friends threaten to destroy them both. After a long, hard struggle Vince (Freddie Connor) is finally going places. Set for pr... Read allBritish crime drama in which the diverging fortunes of a pair of friends threaten to destroy them both. After a long, hard struggle Vince (Freddie Connor) is finally going places. Set for promotion from a nightclub manager to his dream job overseeing a casino and due to be marrie... Read allBritish crime drama in which the diverging fortunes of a pair of friends threaten to destroy them both. After a long, hard struggle Vince (Freddie Connor) is finally going places. Set for promotion from a nightclub manager to his dream job overseeing a casino and due to be married to Nancy (Zoe Tapper), Vince is looking forward to the future. In contrast, his childhoo... Read all

  • Director
    • Rishi Opel
  • Writer
    • Rishi Opel
  • Stars
    • Jamie Foreman
    • Danny John-Jules
    • Zoë Tapper
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  • IMDb RATING
    2.9/10
    330
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    • Director
      • Rishi Opel
    • Writer
      • Rishi Opel
    • Stars
      • Jamie Foreman
      • Danny John-Jules
      • Zoë Tapper
    • 19User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    Jamie Foreman
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    • Dave
    Danny John-Jules
    Danny John-Jules
    • Phil
    Zoë Tapper
    Zoë Tapper
    • Nancy
    Gordon Alexander
    Gordon Alexander
    • Bobby
    Kellie Shirley
    Kellie Shirley
    • Jo
    Freddie Connor
    Freddie Connor
    • Vince
    Duncan Watkinson
    • Tony
    • (as Duncan Clyde)
    Joan Hodges
    Joan Hodges
    • Jean (Bobby's Mum)
    Jay Brown
    Jay Brown
    • Simon
    Barber Ali
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    • Big Guy
    Sheraiah Larcher
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    Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan
    • Paul
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    Jody Halse
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    Daniel Williams
    • Bouncer on Door
    Gerard Monaco
    Gerard Monaco
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      • Rishi Opel
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      • Rishi Opel
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    9/10
    Not a bad attempt at a first feature film!
    First of all ignore the negative reviews. There are technical issues with the film, but the storyline is fine! The film revolves around Bobby and his debts to an East End gangster, Dave, played by Jamie Foreman, currently in EastEnders as Derek Branning.

    I felt Jamie Foreman came across well as the ruthless gangster who demands his debt is paid or else. Much in the liking of his father working along side the Krays brothers in the 60's.

    The urban feel of the movie came across well in terms of the dialogue and the cinematography. Clearly the Director is a fan of Nil by Mouth. My favourite bit was the overdose on the dancefloor and the dance music suited it well. It could have been edited like a music video, but clearly the slow motion scenes were there to to tell a story and not a 3 minute pop video.

    The story was clearly defined and the performances could have been better, especially from the co- lead,it was clear to see it was one of his first performances. It also had a very non-Hollywood ending which I wasn't expecting, I guess that was why Jamie Foreman wanted to play the role of Dave. Overall not a bad attempt at a first feature film and I look forward to see what the director does next!
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    • Apr 21, 2012

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    • Release date
      • March 23, 2012 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
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    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Brentford, Middlesex, England, UK
    • Production company
      • Dangerous Productions
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      • £100,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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