Twenty8k

2012

1 hr. 46 min.

Mystery & Thriller

Crime

Drama

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17%

6 Reviews

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15%

50+ Ratings

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After a boy and a girl are gunned down, Deeva (Parminder Nagra) returns home to clear her brother Vipon (Sebastian Nanena) of the crimes.

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Ok film set in london.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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A teenage boy is gunned down outside a nightclub and a young girl dies in a hit and run in two seemingly unrelated deaths. Deeva Jani, returns home to clear her brother Vipon of the shooting and soon discovers a much deeper conspiracy.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Twenty8k is a compelling and gritty thriller showcasing the best of British talent in terms of cast, crew & storytelling. The intricate plot keeps you guessing all the way through, as there are so many twists and turns along the way; it's just like trying to fit all the puzzle pieces together! The characters are all believable and found it a real joy to follow the lead character 'Deeva' played by the amazing Parminder Nagra (ER, Alcatraz), in her investigation to find the truth & to clear her brother's name. It really is a terrific ensemble cast, each giving fantastic performances: an excellent Jonas Armstrong (Hit & Miss, The Street) plays social youth worker 'Clint O'Connor', Michael Socha (Being Human) plays 'Tony', Nichola Burley (Streetdance, Jump) plays 'Andrea', a fabulous Kierston Wareing (Luther,The Shadow Line) plays 'Francesca' and Stephen Dillane (Game of Thrones, Hunted) excels as 'DCI Stone. Twenty8k is beautifully shot by directors David Kew & Neil Thompson, creating lots of atmosphere, the helicopter shots of London in particular are simply breathtaking! Lots of comparisons have been made with 'State of Play' because of Paul Abbott 's involvement with the screenplay. And I tend to agree: if you liked 'State of Play' you'll love Twenty8k!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/12/23

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Amidst a background of property development, council planning committees, conspiracy, corruption and prostitution Twenty8k does not pull any punches. Although it appears to be a simple case of a gang killing as the plot unfolds you immediately can tell that all is not as it seems. In fact Twenty8k is a clever well-put together piece of drama with an intricate plot that will keep you guessing. It is intense, exciting and very current. The cast in the film are a great example of the fantastic talent Britain has to offer. Parminder Nagra's (Bend it Like Beckham, ER, Alcatraz) portrayal as the gutsy sister determined to prove her brother's innocence is very convincing and Kaya Scodelario (Skins, Wuthering Heights, Clash of the Titans) is on point as the tragic Sally projecting innocence and street cred all at once. Twenty8k is Sebastion Nanena's debut as Vipon and by the looks of his performance this lad's got a successful career ahead of him. The one major character that lurks quietly but impressively in the background, is London itself. Set in Southwood East London, Twenty8k has great aerial shots of the capitol. Canary Wharf, so recognisable, pops up a few times as does the O2 and Olympic stadiums. But the close-ups of apartment blocks, streets, alleyways and the criss-crossing fly-overs certainly give anyone who has never visited a flavour of the capitol. Twenty8k is not a sentimental story or one that tries to ram morals down the viewer's throat but a harsh portrayal of a messed up world where those who hold the power eliminate anyone that gets in their way. Expect violence, harsh language and sex but also great acting, thumping beats and thrilling camera work.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/21/23

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David Kew

Director

Neil Thompson

Director

Parminder Nagra

Deeva Jani

Sebastian Nanena

Vipon Jani

Kaya Scodelario

Sally Weaver

Stephen Dillane

DCI Edward Stone

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Phelim O'Neill

Guardian

There's a good cast here, but it's hard to shake off the feeling that this would probably work better on TV, the subject matter being very familiar to those who like their drama delivered in episodes.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 6, 2012

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Ben Nicholson

CineVue

Diverting? Absolutely. Entertaining? Certainly, yet Twenty8k is hampered by an obvious culprit, a lack of depth to its characters and overall themes.

Rated: 2/5

Feb 2, 2019

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Jason Best

Movie Talk

The film's ensemble cast is an impressive mix of old hands and fresh faces, but their efforts are let down by some very contrived plotting.

Oct 11, 2012

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David Parkinson

Radio Times

The pacey but formulaic action rapidly loses credibility.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 13, 2012

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Rob Carnevale

The List

Badly let down by some silly plotting that negates the film's ability to be taken seriously and a screenplay that all too often reduces a lot of the characters to stereotype.

Rated: 2/5

Sep 10, 2012

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Philip French

Observer (UK)

One expected more from a script co-written by Paul Abbott.

Sep 9, 2012

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Synopsis

After a boy and a girl are gunned down, Deeva (Parminder Nagra) returns home to clear her brother Vipon (Sebastian Nanena) of the crimes.

Director: David Kew, Neil Thompson
Executive Producer: John Harrison, Mike Harrison, Jonathan Willis, Sonita Gale, Alex Kollakis, Michael C. Wright
Screenwriter: Paul Abbott, Jimmy Dowdall
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 10, 2016