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Gritty and violent drama following one day in the life of a gang member in inner city Birmingham. Flash (Dylan Duffus) receives a call from gang leader Angel (Yohance Watson), who's just been released from prison, telling him he's coming for the half a million he left with him for safekeeping. Panicking because he doesn't have the full amount, Flash soon realises he has to cut a deal with rival member Evil (Tobias Duncan). As the clock ticks down, Flash needs all his wits to stay ahead of Angel, the police, a rival gang, and the three neglected women in his life.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Commentary, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Special Edition, SYNOPSIS: A man is on the run from the law and the outlaws in this gritty British hip-hop musical. Flash (Dylan Duffus) is a gang banger who deals drugs for a living, looking after his business as he tries to keep an eye on the five children he's fathered with three different women (Natasha Holness, Justice and Lady L). Flash is the protégé of another dealer, Angel (Yohance Watson), who is serving time in prison, until Flash gets a call one morning that Angel's release date has been moved up, and he's supposed to pick up his mentor the next day, bringing along the £500,000 he's been hiding for him. This is bad news for Flash ...1 Day ( One Day )
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10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fast paced, gritty and truely believable. A must-see hard hitting movie.
6 April 2010
By D. Delalande
Format:DVD
If you enjoyed the gritty street scenes of Kidadulthood and Adulthood and enjoy a fast paced, hard hitting drama this is the movie to see. Based in Birmingham it is the story of Flash who in the course of 1 day experiences major hiccups in his life. This story shows gang culture at its hardest but with a poetic approach to it. It shows how such culture affects family, friends, young and old. It's hard hitting and believable and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By lee whalen
Format:DVD
Must see film it shows you inside the gangs and wot happens if you cross into there terroitory loads of action.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Born out of Channel 4's 'Post Code Wars','One Day' follows a day in the life of Flash (Dylan Duffus), a drug dealer who has one day to raise a 100k to repay an associate released early from prison. Based in Birmingham the film uses an urban back drop to address several issues affecting inner city communities in the 21st century, from gang rivalry, to the scourge of drugs, to parenthood. The film is fast paced and gritty, with a hip hop feel. If you enjoyed Kidulthood and Adulthood you'll enjoy this high octane urban drama.
By Hannah_223
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Good film for people who like films such kidulthood, sket and friday..
A good exam[ple of London youth street life and comedy bits thrown in.
Fab!
A good exam[ple of London youth street life and comedy bits thrown in.
Fab!
By Joe
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I didn't think it was that good because it was s*** and boring oh dear wats it even about singing in the middle of a chase wtf that about blud.
By T. Chinnock
Format:DVD
Excellent, raw & gritty movie about birmingham's postcode wars. Apart from the rapping (it's kind of like a uk rap version of grease lol) it's realistic and portrays a lot of issues that sadly, a lot of UK youths face on a daily basis, such as poverty, robberies, drug dealing, drug addiction, racism, family problems, peer pressure, murders, gangs, guns & betrayals. I'm not gonna lie, the rapping is good but can be a bit annoying cuz theres just sudden bursts of it but it adds a bit of humor to the film as well.
Format:DVD
One of the benefits of having a multi-region DVD player is that I get to support films which tell stories from all corners of the African diaspora.
First and foremost, I had forgotten that this film is not just a drama, but a hip-hop musical. If you are an American and/or you are not used to the variety of British and West Indian accents, you will need to turn on the subtitles. The problem with this is the delivery of the lines is so fast and furious, you may miss some of the action because you're trying to read the text.
Judging the rapping alone, it's pretty good. My friend who watched it with me felt like it wasn't authentic hip-hop because it wasn't American. Of course I disagree. Hip-hop is, and always has been, the voice of youth, resistance, rebellion, despair, and hope all in one, regardless of the language or accent.
Speaking of authenticity, it's hard to know whether this is the authentic black Birmingham experience because I have so little exposure to it. The "chorus" of baby-mamas didn't sit well with me; I couldn't figure out whether it was being played for laughs or for seriousness. It was quite stereotypical.
Parts of this film visually reminded me of the American television program "The Wire." Other parts reminded me of "Belly." Overall, it was well done technically.
The acting was good - Dylan Duffus as Flash was especially good and I hope to see him in other films eventually.
I'd especially like to make mention of the character Pest played by Orhan Whyte. He reminds me both of "Ruby" in Precious (played by Shayla Stewart) and of "Dukie" from The Wire. To say more might spoil it, but I appreciate that the most vulnerable character in the story is also the moral center.
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First and foremost, I had forgotten that this film is not just a drama, but a hip-hop musical. If you are an American and/or you are not used to the variety of British and West Indian accents, you will need to turn on the subtitles. The problem with this is the delivery of the lines is so fast and furious, you may miss some of the action because you're trying to read the text.
Judging the rapping alone, it's pretty good. My friend who watched it with me felt like it wasn't authentic hip-hop because it wasn't American. Of course I disagree. Hip-hop is, and always has been, the voice of youth, resistance, rebellion, despair, and hope all in one, regardless of the language or accent.
Speaking of authenticity, it's hard to know whether this is the authentic black Birmingham experience because I have so little exposure to it. The "chorus" of baby-mamas didn't sit well with me; I couldn't figure out whether it was being played for laughs or for seriousness. It was quite stereotypical.
Parts of this film visually reminded me of the American television program "The Wire." Other parts reminded me of "Belly." Overall, it was well done technically.
The acting was good - Dylan Duffus as Flash was especially good and I hope to see him in other films eventually.
I'd especially like to make mention of the character Pest played by Orhan Whyte. He reminds me both of "Ruby" in Precious (played by Shayla Stewart) and of "Dukie" from The Wire. To say more might spoil it, but I appreciate that the most vulnerable character in the story is also the moral center.
I liked this film.... Read more ›
By cromano
Format:DVD
this was a dissapointment supposed to be a film about gang members and half of it is but the other half is a music video??? just start breakin out in rapping at the most dumbest of times wouldnt recommend this to anyone was a waste of my time
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Good Idea, Very Bad Actors
The film theory was very good. Rap musical, something I have never seen before. And the storyline had some potential. Read more
Published 17 months ago by A. Ashmore
4.0 out of 5 stars
1 day
i brought this for my sister for christmas she has watched it so many times she she has got it
i have not watched it but she says it is good
i have not watched it but she says it is good
Published 17 months ago by baby
4.0 out of 5 stars
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An excellent film, good storyline, and timeline.
There is a lot to keep up with.
If you like this genre of film then it is a must have!!
There is a lot to keep up with.
If you like this genre of film then it is a must have!!
Published 17 months ago by RW
2.0 out of 5 stars
Really?
I bought this after I had red all the good reviews about it.
Well i've now watched it and i'm massively disappointed. Read more
Well i've now watched it and i'm massively disappointed. Read more
Published 21 months ago by J
1.0 out of 5 stars
5 stars?
I thought this was the worst film ive ever watched, this film use's birmingham actors and is set in birmingham, im from birmingham and i cant understand a word they are saying i... Read more
Published on 2 April 2011 by Andy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant Movie
I bought this film for my 15 year old son (who a while ago seemed to be going off the rails), we sat and watched it together, and I think the storyline was very potent to him.. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2011 by meza
3.0 out of 5 stars
not a good ending
the movie shows and expose alot about black race but what i didnt like it the ending bit, what happens the flash later and money
Published on 6 Jan 2011 by victor frank
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