A Room For Romeo Brass [1999] | ![A Room For Romeo Brass [1999]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5139J56YC7L._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Shane Meadows
Actors: Andrew Shim, Ben Marshall, Paddy Considine, Bob Hoskins, Frank Harper
Studio: Momentum Pictures
Category: Video
New (1) Used (7) from £1.88
Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 10945
Format: Pal, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 87 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
Model: MP011V
EAN: 5022153010144
ASIN: B00004UEWL
Theatrical Release Date: 1999
Release Date: March 25, 2002
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Best Britflick for years April 21, 2002
B. J. Bauer (Cardiff, Wales)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Romeo Brass is simply outstanding. Paddy Considine as the scarily realistic Morrell is a find and the two young leads are brilliantly played and directed. That this film survives (and thrives) after a fabulous twist which shifts its mood around 180-degrees, is a tribute to the sensitive writing and direction. Funny, heartrending and chilling, without ever losing sight of the wonder of the friendship of childhood. Comparable to Stand By Me in this respect, but stands alone in its raw realism.
Why have we heard nothing about this fantastic film July 16, 2001
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Don't know what to say that won't give the game away. This film is everything - touching, honest, terrifying, side-splittingly funny, nothing short of wonderful, basically. See it if you have any interest in films, life, childhood or just how mind-blowingly well an hour and a half can be spent. A classic.
The best film I've ever seen July 16, 2001
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is nothing short of stunning. The performances are touchingly and frighteningly true, the dialogue spot-on and Paddy Considine should have won the oscar. Do yourself a favour. See this film, then tell everyone you know about it. Upsetting that tosh British films get so much publicity yet classics like this so often sadly go unnoticed. Nothing short of wonderful.
Everyone should see this criminally under-exposed film May 22, 2001
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is one of most stunning films I've ever seen. It defies categorisation and indeed, to say too much about it would give the game away. The performances are incredible, particularly the wonderful Paddy Considine as Morrell, one of the most interesting, vibrant characters in living memory. The friendship between the two young leads is touching, funny as hell and utterly believable. It should be a law that people see this film. Criminally under-exposed.
 Meadows returns to the glory days of "Smalltime" February 18, 2001
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For those unfamilliar with Mr. Shane Meadows' gritty Nottingham film style, this serves as a perfect introduction. For those who are, make sure you get this as it's his finest moment yet. The plot is centred around 2 great newcomers: Andrew Shim and Ben Marshall (who both come from the Carlton Workshop - the place that gave us Ms. Samantha Morton) play 2 friends who become mixed up with a criminal after he helps them out of a fight. Unlike other Brit-Flicks and (to an extent) Meadows' Twenty Four Seven, this film manages to keep you interested all the way through by not being too arty while beautifully shot. The script is mostly structured improvisation, and you can tell to a certain extent due to the level of reality that is exuded from it. I'm not biased because I come from Nottingham (and I auditioned for Andrew Shim's role), but this is a very good film. The only similarity this film has with the mockney mr madonna Guy Ritchie's "Lock, Stock.." is that it is just as good and cleverly played. I have to wonder, though, if it was set in London, would it have been more successful.
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