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A troubled foster child is introduced to the rap battle scene. He discovers a natural talent and immerses himself in a world of scathing words, but anger threatens to consume him.

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Sarah Bradbury Time Out Too many moments come off as clichéd or contrived. Rated: 3/5 Nov 1, 2018 Full Review Katherine McLaughlin Sight & Sound Vs. may set its stall as the British 8 Mile, with its hard-done-by protagonist transmuting his rage into lyrics, but it goes its own way and is refreshingly progressive when it comes to gender and sexuality. Oct 21, 2018 Full Review Wendy Ide Observer (UK) Lilly deftly handles a cliched story - there are parallels with everything from Eminem in 8 Mile to boxing drama Creed - giving it a distinctive, persuasive edginess. Rated: 3/5 Oct 21, 2018 Full Review Rob Aldam Backseat Mafia A vibrant and febrile glimpse into a world where words are the weapon of choice. Feb 5, 2019 Full Review Edward Porter Sunday Times (UK) It's energetic and eager to please, and it certainly doesn't insult its viewers' literacy: the rap battles are cleverly written. Rated: 3/5 Oct 22, 2018 Full Review Zehra Phelan HeyUGuys Lily has been extremely respectful with the subject culminating in an exceptionally delicate and nuanced drama delivered with fierce lyrical force. Rated: 4/5 Oct 18, 2018 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve L great storyline, super battle raps - thoroughly enjoyable Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/22/24 Full Review Audience Member A troubled teenager brought up in the foster care system in the UK finds himself moving to a new home where he stumbles upon an underground rap battle scene. Finding himself skilled in this area he soon gains fame but when he finds the mother who abandoned him living in the same town, his anger and resentment at painful memories from the past mean he becomes a whole lot more hostile and embittered in his battles with his new friends. The film obviously owes something to 8 Mile as it moves along similar themes, however, I would say I enjoyed this more. The rap battles are well written, clever, funny, brutally honest and in some cases very offensive. The story itself is well played out, Connor Swindells was a very decent lead and the film had a lot more heart behind it. The anger and emotion behind his encounters with his mother felt very real and moving. Worth seeing. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member Great movie,steller cast. Raw, provocative,passioante. This is a great story of a troubled teen ($windells, in his 1st feature film) who finds salvation through battle rap. Strong, raw emotive lyrics set against a great backdrop and great music. Support the British Film Industry. I hear that this great movie is already in the running for BIFA Awards ( Edd Lilly and Connor Swindells) Don not miss this, you will be sorry if you do Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member Punchy,vibrant fantastic!! Rap is not quite my thing, but this film is simply awesome Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A troubled foster child is introduced to the rap battle scene. He discovers a natural talent and immerses himself in a world of scathing words, but anger threatens to consume him.
Director
Ed Lilly
Screenwriter
Daniel Hayes, Ed Lilly
Production Co
BBC Films
Genre
Drama, Music
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 20, 2019
Runtime
1h 39m