I, Daniel Blake
Drama • R • 2016 • 1 hr 40 min
Starring
Dave Johns, Hayley Squires, Briana Shann, Dylan McKiernan, Kate Rutter
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A brilliantly handcrafted indictment of the welfare system in the UK. Well worth a watch.
Realistic presentation of real life strugel with the sistem of state.
A story about the great kindness of people and the immense hardships of many under austerity.
"I, Daniel Blake, demand my appeal date before I starve". The movie is gritty, heart breaking and funny in parts
The absolute perfect British film, puts a magnifying glass to the sad parts of the working class lifestyle in Britain
Hard hitting very real movie. Haven’t seen life depicted this well in years
A punch in the gut that you remember for long
Not a movie to watch if you’re trying to chill and have a good time. Still worth the tears tho.
Bureaucracy is the final boss, and it crits every turn. Devastating, furious, and painfully human. Bring tissues, not hope.
Powerful performances and a well-written script, but the direction and cinematography are pretty flat
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