Dead Man's Shoes
Directed by Shane Meadows

One of the few films I've watched that made me say 'Fucking hell, that was great' at the end of it.

It's the ultimate 'revenge' film, getting back at the bullies who tormented his spastic brother. The scene at the beginning in the pub is brilliant 'You, ya cunt!'

So many great quotes.
'Al fresco? That's up the bum aint it?'
'He's a fuckin nana'
'Don't mention the elephant'

It just goes to show that you don't need a budget or big name actors to make a great film.
I think it took 4 weeks in total to film it, which is pretty good going.
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Thu 17 Jul 2008, 14:50, 12 replies)

Oh...
I've got that sitting on top of my computer.
I shall watch it soon.
( Cawl, Thu 17 Jul 2008, 14:51, closed)

It's absolutely brilliant
the actor who plays his brother is spellbinding in it.
(Himjim died a little more inside on, Thu 17 Jul 2008, 14:58, closed)

Really need to watch that...
I walked in at the end when my house mate was watching it, and left straight away before I ruined it...
( Moey, Thu 17 Jul 2008, 15:03, closed)

Cool!
Like I said, it's on my "to watch" pile, but it shall be moved to the top.
( Cawl, Thu 17 Jul 2008, 15:04, closed)

@himjim
Toby Keppel is his name I think.
They cast him the day before they started filming.
(oneinthepink is at your cervix m'lady, Thu 17 Jul 2008, 15:04, closed)

my favourite line
'You're fucking there mate' when he's outside the garages. Amazing stuff.
(baby_kitten was loving your work on, Thu 17 Jul 2008, 15:05, closed)

great film, great great film

When the druggie starts trying to be hard and utters the friday night fight line "what the fuck are you looking at?"

"You Ya Cunt" reply screamed very aggressively is the win of all wins
(Halfy By light alone, Thu 17 Jul 2008, 15:17, closed)

I have posted about it
Before I read your Post...

It is an absolute gem of a film.

Made me laugh and cry......

Brilliant, powerfully emotive film.

I recommend it to anyone I see
(never-right -getting it wrong since '78, Thu 17 Jul 2008, 15:19, closed)

Bloody Brill
That and This is England.

I'm from the east midlands and realised it was probably the first time i heard proper east midlands accent on TV or Film. the BBC did a programme that was set in Derby but they got all the same old same old 'northern' actors in. Its not just the acents its the turn of phrase as well.

Brilliant loved it
(Batemonkey, Thu 17 Jul 2008, 16:51, closed)

Here Here!
One of the best revenge films I've ever seen.
( DUMBLONDE is a rubber lover girl, Thu 17 Jul 2008, 17:01, closed)

And to think...
Shane Meadows very nearly gave up film-making after the poorly received Once Upon A Time In The Midlands. Thank God he was enticed back to make Dead Man's Shoes and This Is England. Looking forward to his next film "Somers Town" released in a few weeks time.
(highly_defined, Fri 18 Jul 2008, 11:33, closed)

One of the best scenes....
"Your fucking there mate..."

"So I suggest you get back in that car, and fuck off and get whats coming to ya..."

Or something around those lines...

Class
(never-right -getting it wrong since '78, Fri 18 Jul 2008, 11:52, closed)