The most compelling movie of this century so far.

Rating: Null/10 (1 March 2001)

From the first frame of the film to the very last, you are hooked. It is hard to imagine what life must have been like in the 80's for strikers, especially a single parent family, on the bread line. The whole plot takes you on a journey of Billy's emotions and desires, and Bell ensures that you understand how his character is feeling for the entire film. His friendship with Michael is also very brave, two young lads who need to be allowed to express their own personality in different ways show that friendship is a bond which cannot be broken no matter what. It is touching but not patronising, and Walters again shows that she can perform far far better than any Hollywood name. With productions like this, the Arts Council and the BBC should be commended and the UK should beam with joy as this blows away anything that has come over from the USA... Just amazing.