films seen
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average score
3.50*
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Alive and kicking
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A film with strong Trainspotting vibes, only we're dealing with a rap trio in Northern Ireland, set within a stronger political environment. Despite its clear messaging, this film is about punk attitudes and kids carving out their own way in life. Bonus points for the fact that the Kneecap are playing themselves. The score is cool but a tad weird. Apart from Kneecap's rap records, it's mostly 90s electronic music. The performances are good, the presentation is slick, and the direction is edgy and pointed. Again, this gave me strong Trainspotting vibes, but for a film made almost three decades later, I needed a tiny bit more to be truly blown away. Read all