Twentyfourseven (1998)
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Cast
as Alan Darcy
as Tim
as Knighty
as Daz
as Gadget
as Meggy
as Meggy
as Stuart
as Benny
as Benny
as Youngy
as Tonka
as Ronnie Marsh
as Auntie Iris
as Sharon
as Jo
as Fagash
as Tim's Dad/Geoff
as Tim's Mum/Pat
as Young Darcy
as Court Security Man
as Prosecutor
as Sally the Judge
as Gadget's Dad
as Knighty's Dad
as Jimmy
as Photographer
as Daz's Girlfriend
as Meggy's Girlfriend
as Man Outside Shop
as Knighty's Mum
as Man With Saucepan on Head
as Man Selling Flowers
as Boxing Match Judge
as Boxing Match Judge
as Boxing Match Judge
as Staffordshire Coach
as Staffordshire Boxer
as Staffordshire Boxer
as Phil `The Animal' Yeats
as Stephen S. Stephenson
Critic Reviews for Twentyfourseven
All Critics (20) | Top Critics (5) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (13)
It follows the familiar formulaic path of Brit working-class films of the 60s, but has less edge than those films.
Hoskins dominates with bulldog power.
Conveys the challenges and difficulties faced by all who dare to make the world a better place.
Certainly worth seeing for its understated portrait of working-class alienation and for the enthusiasm and soul Hoskins brings to his goodhearted, hopeful character.
Audience Reviews for Twentyfourseven
Touching performance from Bob Hoskins and a witty script make for a low key gem.
Super Reviewer
Twentyfourseven is another gritty urban tale from Shane Meadows, and tells the story of Darcy, a man trying to organize a small inner city boxing club to teach the local lads self respect and keep them out of trouble. This being a Shane Meadows film, you know going into it it's not going to be one of those typical formulaic feelgood sports movies that plague modern cinema. In fact as I watched the camaraderie and respect grow between the lads, I was just waiting for the ACME anvil to land on my head! And so it did, but not in the painfully depressing way one might expect. Although Meadows thankfully sidestepped the usual cliches and brought an element of grim reality into play, it still manages to end on a comparatively positive note without resorting to the usual sentimental slop. Hoskins is as good as always as the small man trying to make a difference in his small corner of the world, and it's nicely shot in atmospheric documentary style black and white. Yet another quality film from the best film maker currently working in Britain.
Super Reviewer
Admittedly not in the same league as other 'Shane Meadows' films in my opinion, but enjoyable all the same. It didn't tend to hold my attention, the way the others did and I'm not sure if the characters were developed to the full potential, that being said, it would be hard to pull off a 4/5 star film every time and so I think this one of those 'watchable' ones, rather than a 'must see'. Special Features, however, has a short film by Shane Meadows starring the brillient Paddy Considine called 'Three Tears for Jimmy Prophet', which shows again Paddy's versitility and acting ability. VERDICT: Forget it's a Shane Meadows film and and watch it if it comes your way
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