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1 October 2004 (UK)
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He's in all of us.
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A disaffected soldier (Considine) returns to his hometown to get even with the thugs who brutalized his mentally-challenged brother (Kebbell) years ago. full summary | full synopsis
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Brother
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Home Movie Footage
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4 wins
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13 nominations
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(19 articles)
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A subtle, precise slice at revenge.
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Paddy Considine | ... | Richard |
 | Gary Stretch | ... | Sonny |
 | Toby Kebbell | ... | Anthony |
 | Jo Hartley | ... | Jo |
 | Seamus O'Neill | ... | Big Al (as Seamus O'Neal) |
| Stuart Wolfenden | ... | Herbie |
| Paul Sadot | ... | Tuff |
| Paul Hurstfield | ... | Mark |
| Emily Aston | ... | Patti |
| George Newton | ... | Gypsy John |
| Neil Bell | ... | Soz |
| Craig Considine | ... | Craig |
| Matt Considine | ... | Matt |
| Andrew Shim | ... | Elvis |
| Arthur Meadows | ... | Mourner |
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Mark and Marie's two little boys Craig and Matt were played by real life brothers Craig and Matt Considine, Paddy Considine's nephews.
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References Taxi Driver (1976)
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Steel 2
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Dead Man's Shoes has been compared to Get Carter by critics, which while a good comparison, Dead Man's Shoes is a different breed of revenge film.
Naturlism is the order of the day, a common feature in Shane Meadows' films (A Room For Romeo Brass, 24/7) where Richard, an ex-marine, returns to his home town to exact revenge on the petty drug dealers that abused his retarded brother. Far more than your average revenge movie, Considine elevates it into a terrifying area, electrifying every frame he is in. You will laugh at the drug dealer's talk of porn and "al fresco" - but the minute Considine enters, the laughter stops. Totally believable, and the drug dealers (Gary Stretch and others) are fantastic support too.
The story is not as developed as I hoped it would've been, sometimes creating frustrating anti-climaxes here and there, but this is only a minor problem. The killings are well thought out, scary and well paced throughout. The plot, although simple (initially) does become a more twisted prospect towards the end - so it is a highly rewarding movie. Being only 86 minutes long helps a lot too, as the movie runs at a brisk pace, just right for it's genre.
Along with Get Carter, this is one of the best revenge films, and one of the best thrillers to come out of the U.K. The cinematography is bluntly physical and realistic, the music well implemented and the acting spot on. To add variety, the movie adds dark humour to create a great film. People who are expecting a blood-fuelled rampage of retribution ala Kill Bill will be disappointed. Dead Man's Shoes is an expertly delivered thriller, with subtle tension and great performances.
Well worth a watch.
8/10