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      Pure

      Released Sep 13, 2002 1 hr. 36 min. Drama List
      Reviews 72% 2,500+ Ratings Audience Score A working-class youth, Paul (Harry Eden), struggles through adolescence in London after the death of his father. His mother, Mel (Molly Parker), is hooked on heroin and isn't able to look after Paul or his younger brother, and Paul fears being abandoned altogether. Paul strikes up a friendship with a young waitress, Louise (Keira Knightley), but she too has severe drug problems and can't offer Paul a reliable foundation. Paul nevertheless tries to keep the family together. Read More Read Less

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      Edward C Best acting I've seen in years. Harry Eden is fantastic as the 10 y/o boy caught in a heroin world. He alone made the film 5 stars. Keira Knightley is excellent as a sometimes supportive friend, but she too is an addict and eventually gets the boy high. The actress playing Harry's mother is also good in a difficult role. The ending was a little to "rosy" to be realistic, Harry and Keira's acting made up for it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/09/22 Full Review Audience Member Extremely depressing and rather slow-moving, although young actor Harry Eden gives a powerful performance. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/27/23 Full Review william s The performances give this depressingly dour story a face and substance. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member As brilliant as Harry Eden's performance, as compelling as Molly Parker's, Pure is a remarkable experiences of cinematic character driven. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member A powerful film about a mothers strong bond with her son and what her son is willing to do to save his mother from her bad drug addiction and the abuse from her dealer boyfriend whom she owes money to. Plus feature Keira knightly bravest and best performance to date. The movie is well write. And acted especially by 12 year old Harry Eden, Canadian actress Molly Parker and Keira all quite good and holds the film together. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member The story needed more touchable elements, other ways Pure is good drama movie. Good acting and performances. Even kids did good job in their roles. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Alexander Walker London Evening Standard These are all problem people, but they bring on compassion fatigue. The feelgood conclusion he tags on just isn't earned by the oversimplified resolution of the family's troubles. Jan 10, 2018 Full Review Charlotte O'Sullivan Independent (UK) MacKinnon's too timid to explore this in any depth. Pure is basically a morality tale, which sends out the Harry Potter-ish message that pluck, rather than luck, saves the day. Nov 15, 2017 Full Review Eric D. Snider EricDSnider.com Rated: B- Apr 4, 2011 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis A working-class youth, Paul (Harry Eden), struggles through adolescence in London after the death of his father. His mother, Mel (Molly Parker), is hooked on heroin and isn't able to look after Paul or his younger brother, and Paul fears being abandoned altogether. Paul strikes up a friendship with a young waitress, Louise (Keira Knightley), but she too has severe drug problems and can't offer Paul a reliable foundation. Paul nevertheless tries to keep the family together.
      Director
      Gillies MacKinnon
      Executive Producer
      Annie Barooah, Robert Bevan, Amanda Coombes
      Screenwriter
      Alison Hume
      Distributor
      Indican Pictures
      Production Co
      A Bad Way Ltd.
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Sep 13, 2002, Original
      Rerelease Date (Theaters)
      Jun 10, 2005
      Release Date (DVD)
      Jul 25, 2006
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $102.0K
      Sound Mix
      Surround, Dolby Digital
      Aspect Ratio
      Flat (1.37:1)