Rent England Is Mine (2017)
3.0 of 5 from 151 ratings
1h 30min
- General info
- Available formats
- Synopsis:
- In 1970s Manchester, Morrissey (Jack Lowden) dreams of becoming a musician but struggles to find his voice. After much soul-searching, his efforts culminate in him meeting Johnny Marr (Laurie Kynaston) - a meeting that would lead to the formation of legendary '80s band 'The Smiths', and change the face of British music forever.
- Actors:
- Jessica Brown-Findlay, Jodie Comer, Jack Lowden, Simone Kirby, Peter McDonald, Laurie Kynaston, Graeme Hawley, Katherine Pearce, Finney Cassidy, Adam Lawrence, Nicola-Jayne Wells, Joseph Carter, Rosanna, Marc Graham
- Directors:
- Mark Gill
- Producers:
- Baldwin Li, Orian Williams
- Writers:
- Mark Gill, William Thacker
- Aka:
- Steven
- Studio:
- E1 Entertainment
- Genres:
- Drama, Music & Musicals
- BBFC:
- Release Date:
- Unknown
- Run Time:
- 96 minutes
More like England Is Mine
Reviews (2) of England Is Mine
Oh Manchester...so much to answer for - England Is Mine review by CP Customer
I wasn't sure what to expect from this film, but was pleasantly surprised. The feel is authentic the settings accurate, and the cast are believable . Jack Lowden is excellent as the the painfully shy Morrissey, and the transition from wall flower to big mouth is well portrayed, leaving mthe viewer slightly disappointed the film finishes, just as pace is picking up for Morrissey.
Recommended for anyone who was around at the time.
0 out of 0 members found this review helpful.
Morrissey fans, don't be afraid !! - England Is Mine review by MB
Well done to the filmmakers for taking on what seems like the impossible task of portraying Morrissey. I've no idea how accurate this portrayal is, but it's certainly a enjoyable speculation of what for me, and other fans, is a mythic episode in rock/pop history.
There's no Smiths music, but that doesn't matter because The Smiths only form at the end of the film. Marr is well portrayed.
This is a 'mood piece' type film - lots of still shots and artistic Manchester rain. There's also a nice touch of earthy northern grit, so to speak, which, on reflection, I could be a tribute to Morrissey's fondness for the new wave British cinema of the 1960s.
0 out of 0 members found this review helpful.