Seamonsters

The film industry, like most other ventures in our capitalist society, is driven by money. Isn't it just wonderful though that films like this can still be made on a shoestring budget. I often hear terms (from really good film critics) like "just imagine what s/he can do with a big budget"..... Give me little indies like this anytime. Ben Wheatley's best films were low budget. When he got some money the glitz did absolutely nothing to me. I've not really reviewed this film - I thought it was a slow burner but I grew to love it - but that's not the point. We must embrace low budget films such as this - it would be a catrastophe if they were to disappear.

A surprisingly evocative and well-crafted coming-of-age story set in a dead-end British seaside resort, Seamonsters transcends both its budget and its setting to leave its audience with a genuine sense of hope.

Excellent performances, notably from Reece Noi and Georgia Henshaw, as well as some beautiful imagery, lifts it well above the level of a small British indie, and although at times the pace is a little ponderous (inevitably perhaps, because of the sense of boredom and emptiness it strives to evoke) the story is always plausible and authentic.

The end-result is not merely a beguiling study of what it is like to grow up in a cultural backwater, but also an examination of the power of awakening sexuality and its potentially unsettling, destructive effect on friendship.

Despite not being one for the coming of age genre I found myself completely entranced by this film. I was taken in by the earthiness of it all and became quite attached to the characters and their personal stories even if there were not all 'traditionally' likable. Being set predominantly in an ordinary town with ordinary people highlighted the individual dreams and foibles of the youngsters in totally natural way. Using a coastal location gave the opportunity for some incredibly haunting cinematography which also provided for a sense of foreboding which is pertinent to a large semi-underclass in our time. As with any good multi-dimensional story there is tragedy, though not necessarily where expected, heart- warming elements and quirky characters – the great Rita Tushingham – which all contribute to a very emotionally demanding but realistically uplifting experience.

I really enjoyed this independent film. I watched it on Amazon Prime. its very well acted, and the writing is excellent too. The cast is young and I don't know any of them but that makes it more involving. I think teenagers will enjoy this a lot. Its very moody and its about love. Though don't be pout off because it is all very yummy in parts. I really recommend it.

A friends said I should watch this. It's on Amazon prime in my country. It's about teens growing up in a town by the ocean. There are two best friends who basically have their friendship torn apart when they both meet a girl they fall for. It has wonderful actors and the writing is very poetic at times. I think it captures that period in your life when you are about to come of age really really well. There are drugs and fights and bad language but nothing offensive. Just the typical teen stuff. the director gets great performances form the young cast and it is beautifully shot too. Well worth a watch!