Rent Broken (2012)

CHARMING, YET DARK, FAMLY DRAMA - Broken review by GF

Powerful film often dark, yet often funny and moving, this UK film focuses on three neighbouring families, who are all in their own way 'Broken'.

The central character 'Skunk', a twelve year old girl, played by newcomer Eloise laurence is the glue holding the film together and the film is formed by her relationships with her Father in particular and the other characters.

This film won the British Independent Film of the year and to attract such actors such as Tim Roth and Denis Lawson, it was going to have to be something special and it certainly is - definitely a must see, and proof that UK cinema is capable of producing more than fluff about Royal families and second rate gangster flicks.

Good British drama - Broken review by LE

I rented this due to the link with Bill Kenwright - all the films he's been involved with have been excellent. Lots of great performances and well handled by Norris. There's a rather edgy post-screening interview with a film critic in the special features - Norris does not look happy. Maybe the screening hadn't gone as well as expected.

I'm surprised this film didn't cut through a bit more, I'd never heard of it until I rented it, and I can't see why it isn't more famous. I guess there's some rather egregious nepotism in some of the casting which leaves a bit of a sour taste in the mouth but other than that it's well worth your time. Tim Roth has never been better.