
Northern Soul
2014, Comedy/Drama, 1h 42m
38 Reviews 1,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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Northern Soul overcomes its spotty narrative with a likable cast, rich period atmosphere, and a killer soundtrack that perfectly captures the time. Read critic reviews
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John Clark
Matt
Angela
Sean
DJ Ray Henderson
John's Dad
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Critic Reviews for Northern Soul
All Critics (38) | Top Critics (18) | Fresh (29) | Rotten (9)
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The movie is carried by the two hard-dancing leads, whose sweat-soaked strutting demands attention.
October 23, 2015 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review… -
Rich in period detail, it's as transportative to the shuffling spins, fashion subculture and euphoric, amphetamine-fuelled all-nighters of 1974 Lancashire and the cult-following DJs of the Wigan Casino as a documentary, turned up to 11.
October 23, 2015 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review… -
The film has a ferocious, shaggy energy that mirrors that of the testosterone-, amphetamine- and adrenaline-pumped boys.
October 7, 2015 | Full Review… -
Where this movie comes up short is in bringing any kind of real life to its bildungsroman side.
October 2, 2015 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review… -
The first feature from writer-director Elaine Constantine, herself a Northern soul veteran, the film follows a fairly familiar innocent-led-astray storyline.
October 2, 2015 | Rating: C+ | Full Review… -
Funny and feisty, gritty and sometimes grim, this first feature from the photographer Elaine Constantine delivers a sweaty snapshot of a very specific time and place.
October 1, 2015 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Northern Soul
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Feb 14, 2015A really engrossing look at how US soul music reached the UK in the 70's and the scene that accompanied it. Great performances from the well known actors but the main actors who are not that well known, along with the superb soundtrack, really steal the show and keep you watching.Ian W Super Reviewer
Northern Soul Quotes
Stee: | This is underground but it's going to be massive! |
Stee: | I don't know if you noticed but we are playing for them, we're not playing for you! |
Mr. Banks: | Sit down, now! |
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