Preview: This Is England (2007)

• Poster: C

Review:

The poster is rather unspectacular. There's far too much blue in the image and the line of people looks more like the design for Murder by Death than any serio-comic film.

• Trailer: B

Review:

Likely to show the world both positive and negative aspects of the skinhead subculture, This Is England does promise a better-than-capable performance from its young lead. While the rest of the film won't likely appeal to a great swath of the viewing public, critics, who are even highlighted in the trailer, should find something in the film to celebrate.

Oscar Prospects:

The only reason About a Boy succeeded at receiving an Oscar nod was because of the well known cast. While this pic doesn't seem 100% like About a Boy, there are enough stylistic similarities to dissuade most voters from honoring this flick.

Release Date:

• July 25, 2007

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (June 23, 2007) Original