What a movie Orphans really is, an under-stated classic movie set in the mean streets of Glasgow. Where Trainspotting deals with dark subject matter as drug use and violence, Orphans is a light hearted, dark, touching and funny film which Glasgow people can relate to better than anybody else - that's not to say anybody else won't enjoy it, great movies come from all over the globe (examples - Chopper (Australia), City of God (Brazil),Run Lola Run(Germany) ) so it doesn't matter where movies come from you just tune in,watch and admire great film-making! Peter Mullan writes and directs Orphans the way he did because he's seen it all and there's nothing better than bringing life experiences to the screen with so much pride and to me it was a real pleasure to see Glasgow shown in it's true colours. Every one of the actors gives there all to there parts and there is some wild scenarios but all very believable and very fresh. Mullan went on to win the Palme'Dor for the Magdalene Sisters after this and we need more directors like him to give us challenging films. Orphans is great fun and although very touching in parts, it is very funny and a good laugh. Bravo Mr. Mullan!! P.s - If you get the DVD check out the amazing short film included, It's called The Close, a dark little horror short and it's filmed in Black and white and cost 500 pounds to make ( so Peter told me when i met him!) - money very well spent!
Review of Orphans
