The Kid

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The Kid

2010

1h 30m

Drama

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Kevin Lewis grew up in poverty and through hard work made a better life for himself.

Deborah Ross

The Spectator

Although there are a few nice-ish cameos - Ioan Gruffudd pops up, as do James Fox and Jodie Whittaker - it's not enough to save this film from itself or give it any kind of emotional authenticity.

Aug 30, 2018

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

Director Nick Moran obviously feels strongly about the material but fails to create a consistent tone.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 22, 2010

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Marc Lee

Daily Telegraph (UK)

Nick Moran -- like Casey Affleck, an actor-turned-director -- marshals his relentlessly grim material unflinchingly, and Rupert Friend, as the adult Kevin, is engaging and convincing in a complex role.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 16, 2010

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Christopher Tookey

Daily Mail (UK)

It's so unsubtle in its characterisation and so plodding in its narrative that it's unlikely to reach much of an audience.

Rated: 2/5

Jan 4, 2018

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Sophie Ivan

Film4

In this case, truth isn't stranger than fiction, it's just strangely hackneyed.

Rated: 2.5/5

Sep 22, 2010

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Allan Hunter

Daily Express (UK)

A de-glamourised Natascha McElhone is so unconvincing as the harridan of a mother that her performance is hard to take seriously.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 20, 2010

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Absolutely loved this film only wish it was a longer film

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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One of the best movies ive ever seen.. Hands down.. If u dont get it or think its missing something then u simply want to be entertained and dont need to watch a autobiograpgy and u sat down to the wrong movie. Its real as shit and I can relate to it SO HEAVY! It does something to me everytime I watch it.. Such a beautiful movie.. Well ?ell ?ell DONE! Been trying to find a copy of it somewhere or a download option or been hoping it will pop up on Netflix or somewhere one of these days so I can watch it with my family because my childhood was EXACTLY like this as well as I went through the same sitiations growing up to an adult. So Powerful!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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A tough movie to sit through but gripping and inspiring and tragic and hopeful and oh so sad - a true story that will make you feel such a range of emotions - and a movie that can do that is always good in my book!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/17/23

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best film I've seen in ages I even shed a tear! bring your teenagers to see it then they might appreciate you and a normal family after watching it !

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/29/23

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really enjoyed this - grim and disturbing but inspiring and touching too

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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I missed the first half, but it was really easy to get into and a compelling story. I don't really care for those action mob films but thought this was excellent!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Synopsis

Kevin Lewis grew up in poverty and through hard work made a better life for himself.

Director: Nick Moran
Producer: Judith Hunt
Screenwriter: Kevin Lewis, Nick Moran
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Runtime: 1h 30m