This isn't just for the British.

Rating: 8/10 (11 April 2004)

Before we go anywhere, please consider this. You don't hear Europeans state of American films, which populate 80% of our cinemas, "That was a waste of time because we didn't get all the jokes." That happens in all movies. Some films aim at an intellectual level which some people don't get and on the other hand we have modern cultural gags that the academic elite will fail to understand. I have seen many US movies that a damn big selection of jokes (and this includes the Simpsons, or whatever) that will go over my head. I just don't get all the cultural references. But hey. That's OK. It doesn't spoil the film in it's entirety.
So hell yeah, there are British references for the British audience, but that doesn't detract from the overall message or story. And yes the British do swear that much, maybe they don't swear enough in the film considering the issues they face.
Finally go see this film. It's not the greatest film ever, maybe not the greatest film you will see this month, but it's funny, sad, gory and a great slash at the slacker generation that you either hate or fear becoming.
Also as you may think, it's not a spoof movie. The laws of physics are standard. We don't have celebrity gags or visual perspective jokes. And on occasions the pathos and depth of feeling in this film are quite stunning. You will never see a horror movie like this in a long time, and at least you will be helping a small independent group of talented writers and actors earn their dues.
Also, I hope the rest of the world has Swing-Ball too; and yes English cricket bats are that strong.