24 7: Twenty Four Seven (DVD) Reviews
Newest Review: ... hopelessness of people trapped in a lower class environment and the importance of an ideal (however wrong that ideal might ... more
... be) to instil a sense of self-worth. As is typical of Meadows' films, not much of note actually happens and it's essentially a kitchen sink drama about very ordinary lives. Yet, the sensitive way in which Meadows constructs the tale ensures that you care for all the characters and he wrings a huge amount of emotion from some pretty mundane situations.
Meadows' pacing of the film and use of emotion is brilliantly assured. Twenty Four Seven has a relatively svelte 96 minute run time but Meadows makes good use of this ti...more
Customer 24 7: Twenty Four Seven (DVD) Reviews (4)
24 7: Twenty Four Seven (DVD): Meadows' Musings (1039 words)by - written on 26/09/12 (Very useful, 41 readings)
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Twenty Four Seven was Brit Director Shane Meadows' first major film and an instant hit with critics. Whilst it might not have seen the widest cinema release ever, those who did manage to see it recognised it was announcing the arrival of a talented newcomer onto the British film scene. For his debut, Meadows observed the wise old adage and stuck to what he knew. Twenty Four Seven tells the tale of life in a small, depressed town. Local youths have nothing to do but hang around, lose hope and commit crimes. To give them back their hope and pride and instil a sense of discipline in them, one man - Alan Darcy - sets up a small boxing club. Twenty Four ... Read the complete review
by - written on 04/09/00, updated on 04/09/00 (Useful, 39 readings)
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One of the better films of recent years - 24:7 offers the viewer a mixture of gritty reality and humour that you would expect from Ken Loach but then hitches it to something stronger. Buth there is a difference, call it mythologising or transcendental there is something about 24:7 that lifts it beyond the typical kitchen sink drama. Perhpas it is just the performance of Bob Hoskins but there is something special about this film. Well worth seeing also for the sound track this film offers a lot of hope for Shane Meadows in the future. ... Read the complete review
by - written on 17/06/00, updated on 17/06/00 (Somewhat useful, 27 readings)
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When they titled this film 24, 7 I think they were talking about how often you could watch it! It really is that good, it's a film that impresses from the off with it's gritty realism and intriguing storyline. If I could give you any advice about this film it would be; please do not be put off by the fact it's in black and white, trust me, it's hardly noticeable and only adds to the authenticity and realism of the film. Superb performances all round by a 'little known' cast (with the exception of Bob Hoskins) This is a superb 'feel-good' film that has you (the audience) wishing a group of 'down and nearly out ... Read the complete review
by - written on 13/06/00, updated on 13/06/00 (Somewhat useful, 30 readings)
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If I was to start by saying that 247 is a social realism film then most of you would think of john Grierson or something like 'Saturday night, Sunday morning', but 24:7 is actually a very modern film starring Bob Hoskins as an ex-boxer who decided to do something for the community by starting a boxing club. This is a very appealing film and intices amazing performances from a number of unkown's. the cinematic techniques and scipt also combine to make this a definate cinematic masterpiece and a must see movie. ... Read the complete review
