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DVD Special Features: Director's Video Diary
Director's Commentary
Trailer
Language: English, Dolby Digital
Subtitles: None
1.85:1 widescreen version
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12 year olds Romeo and Gavin live next door to each other. They're the best of mates with a shared sense of humour that helps them survive in a landscape of comic losers and broken dreams. But their friendship is put to the test by a chance encounter. After a stranger saves them from being beaten up, the boys are only too happy to help their new hero and pal in his quest to date Romeo's sister. Little do they realise they are being drawn into a world of dangerous obsession, violence and desperation; a world that threatens to tear the two friends apart. From acclaimed director Shane Meadows 'A Room For Romeo Brass' is a contemporary coming-of-age story that is as funny as it is frightening.
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37 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I watched this film having high hopes because I had already watched the fantastic "Dead Mans Shoes" and I was definitely not disappointed.
Shane Meadows is at his directorial best here, and Paddy Considine shows exactly why he is on his way to bigger and better things with his portrayal of the older kid down the street Morrell. He leaves you feeling both pity and hatred for him in equal measures (yet I was still left feeling surprised by his almost evil side near the end.
Other wonderful performances here include those of Gavin (Ben Marshall) and Romeo (Andrew Shim). Surprising grown up, funny and touching performances from a couple of very young actors with a great future ahead of them.
James Higgins and Frank Harper were both worth the price of the DVD alone with their wonderfully contrasting performances as the two lads dads. The both of them manage to make us change our views of the characters by the end of the film.
Finally, I was pleasantly surprised to see a fleeting, yet memorable cameo from Bob Hoskins as Gavins tutor Steven Laws. Though he is barely on the screen he manages to portray a surprising and vivid performance that certainly proved to me that there is more to Bob Hoskins than the stock characters that we are used to from him.
Overall I was extremely pleaded by this film. Though it was by no means as dark as "Dead Mans Shoes" it was every bit as witty and frightening with enough one liners to keep you going forever.
This may be a massive cliche, but I think I can safely say, that Meadows and Considine are the British Scorsese and De Niro. Nuff said.
Shane Meadows is at his directorial best here, and Paddy Considine shows exactly why he is on his way to bigger and better things with his portrayal of the older kid down the street Morrell. He leaves you feeling both pity and hatred for him in equal measures (yet I was still left feeling surprised by his almost evil side near the end.
Other wonderful performances here include those of Gavin (Ben Marshall) and Romeo (Andrew Shim). Surprising grown up, funny and touching performances from a couple of very young actors with a great future ahead of them.
James Higgins and Frank Harper were both worth the price of the DVD alone with their wonderfully contrasting performances as the two lads dads. The both of them manage to make us change our views of the characters by the end of the film.
Finally, I was pleasantly surprised to see a fleeting, yet memorable cameo from Bob Hoskins as Gavins tutor Steven Laws. Though he is barely on the screen he manages to portray a surprising and vivid performance that certainly proved to me that there is more to Bob Hoskins than the stock characters that we are used to from him.
Overall I was extremely pleaded by this film. Though it was by no means as dark as "Dead Mans Shoes" it was every bit as witty and frightening with enough one liners to keep you going forever.
This may be a massive cliche, but I think I can safely say, that Meadows and Considine are the British Scorsese and De Niro. Nuff said.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Shane Meadows follow-up to Twenty Four Seven is one of the best films i have ever seen. At the start it is hilarious in places, which draws you into a particular mood, and then it hits you as it suddenly turns black and bleak when you are least expecting it. It is both funny and disturbing and plays with your emotions to such an extent that you are not sure whether to laugh or hide your eyes in places. An incredibly thought provoking film.
20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Crazy Punk
Format:DVD
This film is wicked from the opening bars of 'Message to Rudy' to the moment the credits roll, touching and well-observed story about two boys, their friendship and their search for a father figure they can aspire to. It's also very funny!
What I loved most about it was the way in which all the characters were ambiguous, your sympathies shift throughout the film from one to the other and no-one is either wholly bad or wholly good. Paddy Considine is fantastic Morell is both frightening and intimidating, but you feel very sorry for him in his lonely social inadequacy.
The master stroke for me was the two boys' dads - brilliantly written and acted. Watch it!
What I loved most about it was the way in which all the characters were ambiguous, your sympathies shift throughout the film from one to the other and no-one is either wholly bad or wholly good. Paddy Considine is fantastic Morell is both frightening and intimidating, but you feel very sorry for him in his lonely social inadequacy.
The master stroke for me was the two boys' dads - brilliantly written and acted. Watch it!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have to admit I groaned a little when I opened the latest `LoveFilm' envelope to find yet another of my girlfriend's favoured indie comedy/drama offerings sitting there instead of one of my preferred Hollywood blockbuster shoot-em-ups. I took a deep breath and steeled myself for what I thought would be a few hours of mind-numbingly tedious British grittiness. However, I was totally captivated and drawn into this remarkable bit of story telling. I hate to say it, but more often than not her choices turn out to be really great films, perhaps I should start to listen to her more often!
The film centres around two twelve year olds living somewhere in the midlands in the late eighties/early nineties, and their friendship. When Romeo and Knocks meet Morell things start to change as the older boy forms an almost sinister relationship with Romeo and an obsession with Romeo's sister. Romeo has the added complication of his ne'er-do-well father recently reappearing in his life, and Knocks' hospitalisation for a major operation.
This is an excellent character study piece, filled with plenty of humour (mainly from Paddy Considine's marvellous turn as the somewhat creepy Morell). It is a tale of friendship, obsession, and a well observed slice of life. While centring on the characters of Romeo and Morell, there is also plenty of time to explore other characters, and I garuantee you will not fail to be astounded and moved by the character of Knock's Dad in the final few minutes of the film.
With a well chosen set of characters that I could really relate to, an excellent script with believable dialogue and an excellent cast, especially the two kids and Paddy Considine and some great directorial touches from Shane Meadows I found this to be a great film.... Read more ›
The film centres around two twelve year olds living somewhere in the midlands in the late eighties/early nineties, and their friendship. When Romeo and Knocks meet Morell things start to change as the older boy forms an almost sinister relationship with Romeo and an obsession with Romeo's sister. Romeo has the added complication of his ne'er-do-well father recently reappearing in his life, and Knocks' hospitalisation for a major operation.
This is an excellent character study piece, filled with plenty of humour (mainly from Paddy Considine's marvellous turn as the somewhat creepy Morell). It is a tale of friendship, obsession, and a well observed slice of life. While centring on the characters of Romeo and Morell, there is also plenty of time to explore other characters, and I garuantee you will not fail to be astounded and moved by the character of Knock's Dad in the final few minutes of the film.
With a well chosen set of characters that I could really relate to, an excellent script with believable dialogue and an excellent cast, especially the two kids and Paddy Considine and some great directorial touches from Shane Meadows I found this to be a great film.... Read more ›
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
By "loopyjack"
Format:DVD
In the year 2000 British Film fans witnessed a tremendous triumph. No, it was not the oscar winning Sam Mendes (American Beuty) it was the highly under rated writer/director Shane Meadows. His triumph ? His film... 'A Room For Romeo Brass.'
A tremendously inspiring work of art, 'Romeo Brass' explores pier pressure. A hunter to all, as we see a number of characters deal and not deal with random victimisation.
A must see for all fans of the silver screen... Even the blockbuster fan should find something in this beutifull slice of real, life, chaos.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Hannah
Format:DVD
What can I say, this film is amazing :)
Anyone who has enjoyed any of Shane Meadows films or Paddy Considine's for that matter, look no further. Shane's brillliant talents at directing beautiful films that make us laugh and cry and Paddy's fantastic acting (as ever) makes this film one you can't afford to miss.
Two young boys, Gavin and Romeo (Andrew Shim- This is England), are best friends. Equally troubled at home and school (with parents who are either downright weird or very violent) they stick together and look out for one another whenever trouble arises.
But when strange young outcast Morell (Considine- Dead Man's Shoes, Hot Fuzz) saves the boys from being beaten up, their lives start to change forever, and the boy's relationships with each other and their own parents are put to the test.
Something that starts off so light hearted and fun starts to turn ever so dark. It really is compelling stuff.
Fantastic acting (as ever with Meadow's films) and it is guarrenteed to make you burst out laughing, into tears and keep you stuck on the edge of your seat.
If you enjoy British films, you can't afford to miss this one. Really, you can't.
'One beat, two beat three beat, sugar beat. Four beat, five beat, six beat, wheat-a-beat. Seven beat, eight beat, nine beat, heartbeat. My heartbeat, my heart is beating for you.'...
Anyone who has enjoyed any of Shane Meadows films or Paddy Considine's for that matter, look no further. Shane's brillliant talents at directing beautiful films that make us laugh and cry and Paddy's fantastic acting (as ever) makes this film one you can't afford to miss.
Two young boys, Gavin and Romeo (Andrew Shim- This is England), are best friends. Equally troubled at home and school (with parents who are either downright weird or very violent) they stick together and look out for one another whenever trouble arises.
But when strange young outcast Morell (Considine- Dead Man's Shoes, Hot Fuzz) saves the boys from being beaten up, their lives start to change forever, and the boy's relationships with each other and their own parents are put to the test.
Something that starts off so light hearted and fun starts to turn ever so dark. It really is compelling stuff.
Fantastic acting (as ever with Meadow's films) and it is guarrenteed to make you burst out laughing, into tears and keep you stuck on the edge of your seat.
If you enjoy British films, you can't afford to miss this one. Really, you can't.
'One beat, two beat three beat, sugar beat. Four beat, five beat, six beat, wheat-a-beat. Seven beat, eight beat, nine beat, heartbeat. My heartbeat, my heart is beating for you.'...
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Great film
This is a great, coming of age film, funny & sad in equal measure. Good, quick delivery. I would recommend.
Published 1 month ago by Steve
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Great English film, good plot and great cast. Worth a watch for sure. Highly recommend watching as well as purchasing.
Published 5 months ago by Napalm84
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Alienation and the loner!
Alienation and the loner!
Shane Meadows is fast becoming one of the finest directors to come out of England, his films have such an earthy quality to them it's very hard... Read more
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Meadows' Coming Of Age Comedy Drama
Shane Meadows' 1999 film A Room For Romeo Brass is a brilliantly funny, and at times tragic, film whose storyline was largely based on Meadows' own childhood upbringing in the... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Keith M
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Short and sweet!
This is an excellent film, beautifully acted, tender, heartwarming and sensitive (of course with just a little evil in.) Buy it, watch it, you won't be sorry! Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2010 by James E. Davis
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Shane Meadows shows his quality!
I've been a fan of Shane Meadows since 2000, when I saw this strangely named film while working in Sydney. I absolutely loved it, and still do. Read more
Published on 17 Sep 2010 by Ben Kane
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Watch This Film
This film is proof that it is not big bucks and big names that make a good film, it is the quality of the direction and the acting and a great soundtrack. Read more
Published on 17 Feb 2009 by Michael Lloyd
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"What I'm going to show you is bigger than Godzilla..."
When you watch a Shane Meadows film you expect natural performances and housing estate based drama - and it's all here in a fantastically realistic package. Read more
Published on 13 Sep 2008 by @GeekZilla9000
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb!
This film is one of the best British films ever made, alongside 'Dead mans shoes' - also Shane meadows & Paddy considine - check that out as well! Read more
Published on 31 July 2008 by E. V. Croft
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Sets itself up as a typical learning life through unlikely friendship story but then becomes a far more realistic portrayal of the weasels among us and, ultimately, the importance... Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2008 by Stalker
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