Adulthood (2008)

Six years after KiDULTHOOD, Sam Peel is released from jail for killing Trife, he realizes that life is no easier on the outside than it was on the inside and he's forced to confront the ... See full summary »

Director:

Noel Clarke

Writer:

Noel Clarke

Stars:

Noel Clarke, Scarlett Alice Johnson, Adam Deacon

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Noel Clarke	...	Sam
Scarlett Alice Johnson	...	Lexi
Adam Deacon	...	Jay
Jacob Anderson	...	Omen
Plan B	...	Dabs (as Ben Drew)
Femi Oyeniran	...	Moony
Shanika Warren-Markland	...	Kayla
Nathan Constance	...	Ike
Cornell John	...	Uncle Curtis (as Cornell S. John)
Pierre Mascolo	...	Andreas
Wil Johnson	...	Big Man
Red Madrell	...	Alisa
Don Klass	...	Blammy
Arnold Oceng	...	Henry
Madeleine Fairley	...	Claire

Storyline

Six years after KiDULTHOOD, Sam Peel is released from jail for killing Trife, he realizes that life is no easier on the outside than it was on the inside and he's forced to confront the people he hurt the most. Some have moved on, others are stuck with the repercussions of his actions that night, but one thing's for certain - everyone has been forced to grow up. Through his journey Sam struggles to deal with his sorrow and guilt and something else he didn't expect - those seeking revenge. As he's pursued by a new generation of bad boys, Sam sets about trying to get the message across to his pursuers that they should stop the violence, much like Trife tried to tell him all those years ago. Can Sam stop the cycle of violence and make something positive from the destruction he caused or will his journey into Adulthood end here?

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Plot Keywords:

sex | police | hoodie | directorial debut | gang | 

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Taglines:

A Noel Clarke film

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Did You Know?

Trivia

In the opening scenes where Lexi leaves her flat and is stopped by the gang in the foyer of the block of flats, is filmed in Grenfell Tower

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Goofs

When Moony is in Uni talking to his girlfriend, in one shot he has a cap in his hand in the second shot he doesn't.

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Quotes

Sam: And you. Try to get my own brother to kill me? Are you dizzy, blood?

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Connections

Follows Kidulthood (2006)

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Soundtracks

I Need Love
(B.Drew/M.Nelson)
Published by Pure Groove Music Ltd/
Universal Music Publishing Ltd/Copyright Control
Performed by Plan B featuring Jacob Anderson
Licensed courtesy of sixseventeen/Warner Music (UK) Ltd

User Reviews

Effective sequel

I found ADULTHOOD to be a decent film and one which actually surpasses the original. The reason is that I prefer the plot: I find the story of a sole character's redemption on the mean streets of London to be more focused and compelling than the multi-character narratives of the first film, KIDULTHOOD. At times, ADULTHOOD feels like nothing less than a modern-day western, with characters forming alliances and battling it out in a virtually lawless society.

Noel Clarke goes from strength to strength, undertaking not one, not two, but three separate roles here. First and foremost he directs, giving the movie the kind of gritty realism it desperately needs. Secondly he writes, crafting an interesting tale populated by engaging characters. Finally he acts, and delivers a fine performance as a man struggling to come to terms with his identity and place in society.

The supporting cast are fine – some delivering over-the-top performances, others more restrained and heartfelt, as the script requires. Overall, ADULTHOOD has a refreshing honesty about it that stems from the lives of the people it depicts: it tells their story in an unpretentious, almost documentary style, with plenty of natural humour and a great deal of emotion.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 June 2008 (UK)

Also Known As:

Bozorgsali

Filming Locations:

West London, England, UK

Box Office

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$6,611,001

Company Credits

Production Co:

Cipher Films, Limelight, Unstoppable Entertainment

Technical Specs

Runtime:

99 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1