Two for Joy

A moving and persuasive story of a family facing tragedy & calamity. Visually distinctive. Restrained but powerful acting, including by young actors as well as name-catching character-acting stars (in UK at least). Although a mostly unrelenting grey-setting, rain-miserable British "social realist" film (as the critics have it) it is refreshing in its lack of cliche, and ultimate hints of family change. A film to talk over, that leaves you thoughtful, without beating you over the head, and with a head full of striking visual images.

The cast, acting, script, etc are all top form The story is believable But, it's a miserable and boring film that fails to deliver greatness.

I'd expect this to air on BBC2 around midnight, midweek. It's a typical slice-of-life view that offers nothing new.

The previous comment that mentioned "Jellyfish" was bang on. That's a much better film.

If you want to see poor people then wait until the sun sets in any coastal town and you'll see this film in real life.

Usually i love these types of film but i found this underwhelming. I was hoping that it would be similar to the great Jellyfish.Please ignore all those reviews with high marks they led me here,do not make the same mistake.This is full of unlikeable characters who i could not care a toss about except maybe the eldest daughter played by Emilia Jones

An extraordinarily well told story. Beautifully filmed.Superbly acted. Compelling,full of empathy and free of polemic Simon Frith

Beautifully raw storyline and shot beautifully. Incredible debut.