Not much shaking

Rating: 6/10 (3 March 2007)

When I decided to go and watch this I expected a Ken Loach movie. Unfortunately these 130+ minutes didn't bring about any surprises - I would've loved to leave the chair with a sense that Loach is not always just Loach.
To summarize the reasons for this: This is not the greatest of stories. The characters and their interrelations are not allowed to fully develop, and therefore it doesn't really get to your heart. At least it didn't get to mine.
Anyway this shot deserves its six points for its tight composition and fine acting.
Well. Maybe I just expected a great deal more from a Palm D'Or winner.