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In this debut feature film from young British writer-director Shane Meadows, an unemployed ex-boxer, Alan Darcy (Bob Hoskins), borrows money from a gangster to set up a boxing club in his small, gritt... read more read more...y English city. Darcy narrates the story from his diary notes. Boxing saved him from a wasted youth, and Darcy promotes the idea to the town fathers as a gang-prevention strategy. The town's economy is in shambles and the young men have nothing to look forward to. Darcy gives them a reason to live and a dream, converting their violent energy to sport and fostering a sense of camaraderie and sportsmanship. First he wins them over by playing soccer with them, then he lures them into his lessons on boxing. He drives them hard to prepare them for their first match, against boxers from a rival local team. Darcy has the team poised to win when one of his best fighter's parents threatens to pull him from the match. ~ Michael Betzold, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 45 min.

Directed by: Shane Meadows

Release Date: May 1, 1998

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DVD Release Date: November 7, 1998

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  • gor41
    July 20, 2010
    gor41
    Touching performance from Bob Hoskins and a witty script make for a low key gem.
  • garyX
    July 20, 2010
    garyX
    Twentyfourseven is another gritty urban tale from Shane Meadows, and tells the story of Darcy, a man trying to organize a small inner city boxing club to teach the local lads self respect and keep them out of trouble. This being a Shane Meadows film, you know going into it it's n... read moreot going to be one of those typical formulaic feelgood sports movies that plague modern cinema. In fact as I watched the camaraderie and respect grow between the lads, I was just waiting for the ACME anvil to land on my head! And so it did, but not in the painfully depressing way one might expect. Although Meadows thankfully sidestepped the usual cliches and brought an element of grim reality into play, it still manages to end on a comparatively positive note without resorting to the usual sentimental slop. Hoskins is as good as always as the small man trying to make a difference in his small corner of the world, and it's nicely shot in atmospheric documentary style black and white. Yet another quality film from the best film maker currently working in Britain.
  • 76Majikat
    July 20, 2010
    76Majikat
    Admittedly not in the same league as other 'Shane Meadows' films in my opinion, but enjoyable all the same. It didn't tend to hold my attention, the way the others did and I'm not sure if the characters were developed to the full potential, that being said, it would be hard to p... read moreull off a 4/5 star film every time and so I think this one of those 'watchable' ones, rather than a 'must see'.

    Special Features, however, has a short film by Shane Meadows starring the brillient Paddy Considine called 'Three Tears for Jimmy Prophet', which shows again Paddy's versitility and acting ability.

    VERDICT: Forget it's a Shane Meadows film and and watch it if it comes your way
  • SirPant
    September 28, 2009
    SirPant
    Shane Meadows?s debut is impressive. He is something of a saviour to the British film industry and long may he continue!
  • Lemure
    July 20, 2010
    Lemure
    Fucking fuck! Why, Shane Meadows, why? This film was outstanding, it was on course for an easy 4.5 stars. I was loving it: brilliant use of music, great pace and a real energy/vibe to it. I mean, me enjoying a British black and white film set on a council estate about boxing. Tha... read moret never ever happens, I usually avoid all those aspects, but I gave this one a chance, I like Bob Hoskins and it looked interesting, and what do you do? You kill the ending and bring the whole film crashing back to misery land. Fuck you! I'm not saying every film has to end with sunbeams and rainbows over a chocolate landscape, but a film with this bleak an outset that was all about hope and strength NEEDED an upbeat ending. Moron! Idiot! Bastard!
  • keith222
    May 21, 2009
    keith222
    The one thing you can always say about Shane Meadows is at least every film is different from another one. This film definitely was not one of my favorites and got a little confused in the beginning about what was happening. I still enjoyed it and a bad Meadows film is better th... read morean most of the other shit out there.

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Dennis Schwartz
September 4, 2008
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

It follows the familiar formulaic path of Brit working-class films of the 60s, but has less edge than those films. Full Review

Carol Cling
May 26, 2006
Carol Cling, Las Vegas Review-Journal

Hoskins dominates with bulldog power.

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
August 21, 2002
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

Conveys the challenges and difficulties faced by all who dare to make the world a better place. Full Review

Kevin Lally
January 1, 2000
Kevin Lally, Film Journal International

Certainly worth seeing for its understated portrait of working-class alienation and for the enthusiasm and soul Hoskins brings to his goodhearted, hopeful character. Full Review

Derek Elley
March 26, 2009
Derek Elley, Variety

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Jeff Strickler
November 6, 2002
Jeff Strickler, Minneapolis Star Tribune

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April 12, 2002
Globe and Mail

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Joe Baltake
January 1, 2000
Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee

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Roger Ebert
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

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Susan Stark
January 1, 2000
Susan Stark, Detroit News

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