
When a quiet group of pensioners learn that their homes are to be torn down to make way for a block of flats, they decide to take action. What starts as an attempt to discourage the developers soon escalates into wholesale murder of both the developers and the construction workers.... (Full plot summary below)
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When a quiet group of pensioners learn that their homes are to be torn down to make way for a block of flats, they decide to take action. What starts as an attempt to discourage the developers soon escalates into wholesale murder of both the developers and the construction workers.
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| User ReviewPamela DSupremely enjoyable and little-known black comedy detailing the murderous lengths a group of old-timers will go to to avoid being displaced when their ancient tenement is razed, all in the name of progress. All of the performances are excellent by the outstanding cast of (very) old-school vets, but Paula Trueman, as the impish ringleader of the obstinate octogenarians steals the show with her comically- cajoling and -conniving machinations. At times, charming and very amusing, other times dark and disturbing. An interesting and thought-provoking statement on both the up-and-downsides of urban renewal. Thematically similar to the later "Batteries Not Included" without the massive doses of Spielbergian schmaltz. |
| User ReviewChris PNot the comedy the trailer makes it out to be, but still pretty good. |