A loveable rogue, a crooked cop, a damsel in distress, a tormented war veteran, and a bit of rough and tumble. This movie really packs a punch!
This tale is about a Teddy Boy who sees himself as a social menace, "The King of the Teds", only to face the trials and tribulations of his actions, and realise whether he really is who he's supposed to be when the cards are on the table.
From its very stylish visuals, to its very witty and memorable dialogue, this film truly is a lot of fun to watch. The costumes, the car, and the location work was spot on. This film couldn't have been easy to make, but the efforts made to bring this film to life is worthy of an award in itself.
Some great characters in this film. Lots of cool villains, mostly henchmen to the leader of the Rockers, Big Tony. Big Tony's story is very poignant, and shows that there are grey areas behind the black and white. Christian Greenway played Big Tony stunningly.
This film is a great character study, about a narcissist, Marty, whose self-destruction lands him in deep waters. Excellently written and performed by Andrew Games.
I also appreciate the research that went into this production. Not just from what you see and hear, but also the other subtleties to the story and its characters. In a way, all the characters are just as tragic as the other. A reflection of the era it is set in, especially Marty, whose generation would have been victims of the broken society that suffocated Post-War Britain.
I would recommend that people watch this in a cinema if possible. I don't have a smart TV, so I was resorted to watching it on my phone. If the film is at a festival near you and it's on the big screen, go and see it.
So many memorable characters, great dialogue, and plenty of set pieces. You'll have so much fun watching this!
