Main character inspires no empathy & no condemnation

Rating: 4/10 (2 March 2015)

This film tells the story of a thief and con man between the ages of 15 and 21. It doesn't stick closely to the real story of his life but takes many liberties with the narrative. It makes him an only child instead of showing his three siblings and changes the timeline so that he does his first major theft and confidence tricks at the age of 16.
It is told in a value-neutral way so that you can't admire him for his schemes nor condemn him for his wrongdoing either. You don't care enough about the character to admire or condemn him. He is simply a 'phenomenon'.
The actor Lenny D is adequate in the role. He never puts a foot wrong but doesn't stand out either.