October 2, 2008
I expected more from Ken Loach plus I didn't like the ending
Bruce Jones,
Julie Brown,
Ricky Tomlinson,
Tom Hickey,
Gemma Phoenix
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Bob (Bruce Jones) lives with his wife Anne (Julie Brown) and his daughter Coleen (Gemma Phoenix) in a poor English town. Bob scrapes by with whatever odd jobs come his way -- working as a bouncer, ste... read more
DVD Release Date: June 12, 2007
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May 20, 2003
Vincent Canby, New York Times
January 1, 2000
James Berardinelli, ReelViews
Without ever mentioning politics, Loach makes the most powerful and effective of political statements -- one that relies on subtlety and the intelligence of the audience. Full Review
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The film is good-hearted and the characters are easy to identify with, but what I liked best was the underlying humor, even in this desperate situation. Full Review
May 23, 2008
Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com
Ken Loach: the master.
August 12, 2007
Louis Proyect, rec.arts.movies.reviews
A Ken Loach masterpiece. Deals with poverty-stricken Irish Catholic's struggle to raise money for his daughter's communion dress. Full Review
September 29, 2002
Dan Lybarger, Lybarger Links
A gripping and occasionally disturbing look at parental sacrifice.
January 1, 2000
Marjorie Baumgarten, Austin Chronicle
With a delightfully unexpected ending and keen characterizations throughout, Raining Stones is an entertaining look at working class life on the edge of desperation. Full Review
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