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Somers Town

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Tomo (Thomas Turgoose) has left his depressed English town and his deadbeat dad to try and make it in London. There he befriends Marek (Piotr Jagiello), a budding young photographer who lives with his alcoholic father. Since Marek's dad notices little of what is going on around him, Tomo quietly moves in, and the boys deepen their bond. But when they both fall for the same girl, a local barmaid named Maria (Elisa Lasowski), and Marek's dad gets wise to his new tenant, the friendship is tested.
Somers Town

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Critics Consensus

Shane Meadows hits the spot with this short but sweet slice of good natured comedy, surprisingly, as it's essentially an extended black & white advert for a train station.

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Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 12/15/2022
Though danger lurks around every corner, it’s a testament to Meadows’s upbeat worldview that the film never once lurches into grim miserablism. Go to Full Review
John Hartl Seattle Times 09/17/2009
3/4
Turgoose continues to convince as a kid whose personality wavers daily if not hourly, while Jagiello playfully suggests that Marek is becoming the perfect straight man. Go to Full Review
Walter V. Addiego San Francisco Chronicle 08/28/2009
4/4
Somers Town is a small-scale jewel that will surprise you with its buoyant look at blighted lives. Go to Full Review
Kaleem Aftab The List 11/04/2018
4/5
An amusing tale of new friendships and lust set in and around St Pancras International. This is Meadows' most feel-good outing and a pleasant return to irreverent comedy. Go to Full Review
Kelly Vance East Bay Express 05/06/2010
Shares a gentle, observant tone with the early films of Ken Loach. Go to Full Review
Brian Orndorf DVDTalk.com 01/14/2010
B+
A verite touch of observation, Somers Town is kind and airy, a perfect cinematic meal for someone in need of small pleasures, explored through Meadows's undeniable taste in locations and near-masterful work with actors. Go to Full Review
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thiago s @Thiagostone Apr 24 Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, a história é fraca, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e mais relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom. See more isla s 09/02/2022 I thought this was quite a charming film, although it takes a while to realy 'get going', as it were. Its a slow film but its a nice depiction of young friendship between people of different backgrounds/cultures in London. There are some mildly amusing moments and I also liked the light music played - I say light, as its not loud and 'in your face', its more subtle but nicely chosen I felt. It has an upbeat feel to it, even though its quite a real depiction (or it seemed it to me) and there are some not great things that happen. I did feel there was a positive angle to this, which I appreciated. The film is shot in black and white, which gives it a slightly classic feel I suppose, although its by no means a period drama. It covers somewhat timeless themes though I guess, like teenage friendship. I thought the two main characters were well portrayed, with Thomas Turgoose perhaps giving the better performance overall but Piotr Jagiello does well in his role as well. It is certainly a film with a sense of sentimentality, which isn't necessarily always the case with the directors other films (this film is directed by Shane Meadows). This feels and seems like quite an indie film and I'd say its worth a watch, hence I would recommend it, if your ok with slow moving plots and are able to stick with it for a while (the first half hour or so), until the friendship between the two main characters really develops. It does have a poignancy to it, although its not obvious at first. I'd say its quite an 'arty film'. See more colin m 03/02/2022 (Mostly black-and-white film) Criss-crossing lives across a few days. See more 12/29/2021 Surprised how mild this was coming from Shane Meadows, but it still covers many of the same social issues his other films also deal with. V sweet and funny. See more 12/25/2013 While not a standalone hit, it was a nice, very realistic little drama about youth in dreary old London with an excellent performance from Thomas Thurgoose. The black-and-white visuals maybe a bit of a detractor for a film like this (a la New Wave) but it helps render its indie film quality about it. See more 05/18/2013 Beautifully shot. Beautifully acted. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Tomo (Thomas Turgoose) has left his depressed English town and his deadbeat dad to try and make it in London. There he befriends Marek (Piotr Jagiello), a budding young photographer who lives with his alcoholic father. Since Marek's dad notices little of what is going on around him, Tomo quietly moves in, and the boys deepen their bond. But when they both fall for the same girl, a local barmaid named Maria (Elisa Lasowski), and Marek's dad gets wise to his new tenant, the friendship is tested.
Director
Shane Meadows
Producer
Barnaby Spurrier
Screenwriter
Paul Fraser
Production Co
Tomboy Films
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 18, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA)
$54.0K
Runtime
1h 15m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital