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The violence is heavy going and the atmosphere constantly fraught with a growing sense of foreboding.

The heavily compressed timescale does not compromise the feel of the talented cast locked into their grungy grooves

Shows a maturity that embraces every aspect of what commitment and family means and why those sentimental things that blokes feel uncomfortable with have a purpose and a reason.

The acting is patchy and, at times, wooden.

We never feel the director dislikes or looks down on his characters; even at these people's most asinine or unpleasant moments, they're graced with light and shade, horror and warmth.

Meadows' film oozes quality. The scripting feels natural and, thanks to long takes, Meadows is able to get the best performances from his young leads.

The selection of songs shows an insider’s fervour.

McClure, in particular, is astonishing and heartbreaking.

This is England is, quite simply, the best British film for years. If you're underage, sneak into this film.

Shane Meadows enters the void of teenage ambition with some authority. He writes what he knows.