
Three teenage brothers, gang-member Bobby, troubled mama's boy Alan and self-assured prankster Lex, reside in a downtrodden section of Glasgow, Scotland, circa 1968. But while Bobby and Alan are beginning to experience the power of raging hormones, the story focuses on Lex, who begins a downward spiral after he accidentally shoots the leader of a rival gang. Lex's cockiness and immaturity unfortunately prevent him from understanding the effect his subsequent crimes will have ... (Full plot summary below)
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Three teenage brothers, gang-member Bobby, troubled mama's boy Alan and self-assured prankster Lex, reside in a downtrodden section of Glasgow, Scotland, circa 1968. But while Bobby and Alan are beginning to experience the power of raging hormones, the story focuses on Lex, who begins a downward spiral after he accidentally shoots the leader of a rival gang. Lex's cockiness and immaturity unfortunately prevent him from understanding the effect his subsequent crimes will have on both himself, and on those around him.
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| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzA hard-hitting tale about Glasgow street life in a working class neighborhood, set in 1968. |
| User ReviewChris Scrackin film.wen his younger brother shoots a gang member in the haed with a pellit gun it kicks off from there with 2 glasgow gangs.and thay have 1 thing in comen a female. |
| User ReviewBosz dThought this was gonna be a pile of shit while we were making it, but was very wrong. Turned out to be brilliant. |
| User ReviewAnna COne of the best films I've seen over the past few years, set in Glasgow (and no it is nothing like Trainspotters), everything about it looks as if it really was the late 1960's, and it appears a lot of it was based on real life events. I wonder if that drawing really is in the Glasgow art gallery? |
| User ReviewJames Emy flixster pal anna johnson reminded me about this little gem! if you haven't seen it give it a look! a really cool movie! |
| User ReviewIan Gif you subscribe to a DVD rental club get this one in your list as a classic gritty brit flick |
| User ReviewPrivate UI was lucky enough to see this at a sneak preview one night some time after Trainspotting had hit. I expected something like Trainspotting coz that's what the advertising had been about "best film since... etc etc". It's nothing at all like Trainspotting - just in case you were wondering - It's an excellent film in its own right and I can recall cringing when Malky Johnson comes THIS CLOSE to taking Lex's head off as he cycles away. Great coming of age story, easily overlooked. |
| User ReviewAlison OVIDEO A gritty portrayal of life growing up amid gangland warfare on the streets of Glasgow in the late Sixties. It centres on the experiences of the youngest of three brothers, 13 year-old Lex and his tendency to get himself and his two siblings into hot water. Co-written by Gillies McKinnon and his brother, many of the details are autobiographical and this is a superior version of the kichen sink dramas synonymous with British cinema. Trainspotting's Kevin McKidd (he played the friend of Renton who ended up dying) and Joseph McFadden off of The Crow Road are the outstanding acting talents alongside Iain Robertson's heart-wrenching portrayal of Lex. Perfect for a wet afternoon's viewing. |
| User ReviewJust Sthis is a really good film but i'm not sure about the ending |
| User ReviewHuw GAnother good Glasgow film, not the best of them but ok. |