Wow. What a unique movie. Dead Man's Shoes. Wow. What a unique movie. In terms of revenge movies, I can see this being one of the best. It's certainly the most realistic, most powerful, and shocking. After 30 minutes of this, I was thinking,...
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Wow. What a unique movie. Dead Man's Shoes. Wow. What a unique movie. In terms of revenge movies, I can see this being one of the best. It's certainly the most realistic, most powerful, and shocking. After 30 minutes of this, I was thinking, "what am I actually watching?" Something between a gangster film and a documentary. The cinematography is bewildering, because it's not stylish, and maintains a degree of reality. It's not stylish camera angles, or all about guns and glorification of violence. There's a major payoff at the end, and you'll be surprised by the plot twist.

Paddy Considine's performance here is just groundbreaking. Certainly, one of the most under-rated actors in Britain. He deserves more credit. I could stare at his short, finely trimmed hair and beard, green overalls, and his mysterious face for days. It's all in the eyes. The gangsters give also very realistic roles, just normal yobs having fun and Sonny taking things too far.

What I don't understand is with critics not liking this. Maybe critics will never understand movies like this. It must've been a very personal project for Paddy Considine since it's dedicated to Martin Joseph Considine (not sure if that is his late father or his son) and that he has 2 of his family members in the film. This is essential viewing for anyone who loves British movies that are slightly 'out there'. It's a moody, brilliant film that might move you in the process.