8 December 2012

Cherrybomb (2009)



By Jamie Lawrence

Fans of Skins and Misfits will like the troubled teenage destruction that will be familiar to them, especially with Robert Sheehan as one of the main narratives. It's a gritty, emotional and slightly dark storyline that, in all honesty, doesn't really go anywhere. The Irish accents from the three (along with the one James Nesbitt has become so famous for) are a delight, and despite having his perfomrances in Harry Potter criticized, Rupert Grint shows a dark, evil side which is a welcome change to his debut films.

It is slow-paced, slightly boring at times, but the three damaged characters (all damaged in their own way) are fantastic to watch.

Best Bits: The parties: wanting to party with them (and wishing your teens were as much fun) and the fact it was only 1 1/2 hours long.

Worst Bits: The slow pace and lack of storyline.

Rating: 5/10

For fans of: Skins, Misfits.