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  • Actors: Adam Deacon, Don Klass, Femi Oyeniran, Cornell S. John, Danny Dyer
  • Directors: Noel Clarke
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Pathe Distribution
  • DVD Release Date: 13 Oct 2008
  • Run Time: 95 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B001CRRADA
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 885 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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We all inevitably grow up, but in the case of Sam Peel (Noel Clarke, DOCTOR WHO), the transition from KIDULTHOOD to ADULTHOOD is particularly difficult. Having been released from prison for causing the death of Trife six years previously, Sam struggles to come to terms with life on the outside. Confronted by those that he hurt before his incarceration, Sam begins to realise how his actions have affected others while trying to figure out which of his victims is looking to get even with him as he is stalked by a pack of young thugs. Sam attempts to tell this new breed of troublemakers that they should stop the violence, as Trife had tried to tell him years ago. But will the cycle of violence continue?
As was the case with KIDULTHOOD, ADULTHOOD follows the raw exploits of a group of characters across West London over the course of a single day. Once again, Noel Clarke demonstrates the same assured writing skills that were on offer in KIDULTHOOD, but this time he also steps behind the camera in the role of director. As writer, director, and star, Clarke manages to convey all the grittiness 21st century London can offer and the danger that youths manage to find themselves caught up in. ADULTHOOD, like its predecessor, is a disturbing yet vibrant look at issues affecting young Londoners and speaks with an authenticity that is all too often missing from other films that attempt to discuss issues related to youth violence.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars sharp and shocking sequel, 31 Oct 2008
By Stampy (England) - See all my reviews
Sam (Clarke) is released from prison 6 years after he killed Trife. Now old faces are warning him that someone is going to hurt him and his mother.

Kidulthood powered itself to the media's attention with its strong and controversial look at a group of young youths in London and its sequel Adulthood continues the look at what is regarded at a stereotypical teenager.

Clarke stunned critics with his hard approach to real life Britain in his first film and how the general public react to seeing teenagers who wear a hoodie and swear every other word. Though Clarke's view of the stereotype is exaggerated he has hit the nail on the head with the behaviour of modern teens. The way teens treat adults and how teens are so inconsiderate of others is a very accurate portrayal of the typical teenager and the film creates that hard realism by using such figures.

Criminals, druggies, and thugs are all in these two films and give viewers a good look at what British teenage life is like.

In context of the last film, Sam's return was always going to spark anger with friends of Trife's and Clarke has grabbed the concepts of revenge and human emotion and twisted the ordinary revenge into powerful shock.

Adulthood is a coming of age drama as we see characters from Kidulthood grown up with their own lives at university or with their family. Seeing the change in characters makes the viewer feel associated with the story as the realism behind the change in circumstances is an occurrence that happens with everyone.

The plot uses issues of loyalty, hatred and coming of age to get the point of realism across to the audience. The strong focusing upon such issues fulfils the drama genre and creates that ultimate hard real life sad feeling. The plot is consistent but the dialogue feels very repetitive and is often hard to comprehend with the constant use of slang. The performances and facial reactions are enough to make the issues understandable, in particular Clarke who you can empathize with.

There are a few predictable and repetitive moments but there is a surprise around every other corner which makes this enjoyable.

Clarke's direction is the best part of this film. Sharp and fast, Clarke has created one of the finest directed British films to date with appropriate use of high and low angled shots in the context. The splitting screen likewise is a great technique, a unique and diverse approach that feels like an observation of the teenager's lives.

Adulthood is a true sequel, strong and realistic with plenty in store to shock and excite.

8/10
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, 10 May 2009
By Steven Stewart "Critic Extraordinaire" (steveo.stewart@hotmail.co.uk) - See all my reviews
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6 years after the incidents of Kidulthood, Sam (Noel Clark) is released from prison a new man. He regrets what he does and wants to move on with his life, the only problem being is that some of the friends and family of Trife haven't forgotten. Since that dreadful night, everyone involved has been forced to do some growing up but some of those have grown up with the bitterness and anger boiling up inside them.

Jay (Adam Deacon), one of the closest friends of Trife is truly after revenge so he pays someone to kill Sam. Along the way, knowing that people are after him Sam seeks to not only find out who's trying to kill him but make amends for the lives he's destroyed.

This is a truly immensely real film, it doesn't hold back in showing you the violent lives of London's inner city youth. I never thought I'd root for the bad guy but seeing the power in Noels performance, playing a man who truly wants to end the violence it truly came through. Although the actors are playing kids in late teens to early twenties, I was surprised by the age of some of the actors especially Noel. Maybe it's just his acting power but with him being 33 I was genuinely surprised that I couldn't actually question the age of the character he was playing.

Anyway, enough of that. I'll just wrap it up with this. People will say that this is a negative view of inner city childhood and doesn't accurately portray the lives of such kids. Others will say it's possibly the most accurate depiction you're going to get in a nation wide movie. I would go with the latter, it's frighteningly realistic and somewhat unfortunate. Noel Clark is a truly talented man, not just as an actor but as a writer/director.

I would strongly recommend this to any film fan, fans of the original Kidulthood or just kids looking to learn a thing or two. In regards to tackling this type of culture, why not show this film in schools? It may not have the biggest impact but it would certainly show the repercussions of such behaviour.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect viewing for Middle England, 23 Nov 2008
What this film is great for is its sociological potency. It is important that the section of society that the movie deals with has a voice, and "Adulthood", like its predecessor "Kidulthood", both go to great lengths to give this (growing) section of society a voice.

Middle England cannot ignore movies like this. The youth portrayed in this film vary little to real life. The UK faces a major shortage in labour in the up and coming years - "Kidulthood" and "Adulthood" shows why. Expect immigration aplenty to plug the labour gaps, whilst these kids go around trying to assert just who is the real 'bad man'.

The UK is in a current state of malaise, it is in need of a shot-in-the-arm. What kind of shot is open to debate. "Adulthood", and its predecessor "Kidulthood" are both good starting points in trekking the answer.

In short then WATCH IT.



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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Dvd
Really enjoyed this film , I would recommend that you watch Kiddulthood first though, as it is a follow on from that film. 9/10
Published 2 months ago by Nadine Hopton

2.0 out of 5 stars Watchable but inferior to the orignal!
While it's realistic performances it's just wrongly wrote.It left me feeling unsatisfied.I mean the main character,Sam,I just didn't care for. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. A. J. Ralph

2.0 out of 5 stars Let down
Unfortunatly i was very let down by this follow up from "kidulthood"
I found it boring and very predictable. Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. Taylor

5.0 out of 5 stars loved it!
Couldnt wait to watch it, it was cheap came on time and i was pleased with the whole experience.
Published 5 months ago by Ms. N. Jackson

3.0 out of 5 stars interesting
This is an interesting film but needed subtitles -its like no english i have heard before
Published 7 months ago by John G. Lynch

2.0 out of 5 stars ok
very dissapointing fim which fails to show case writer/director/star Noel Clark,the film is well meanig but falls apart due to its cliched plot and wooden acting and useless... Read more
Published 8 months ago by martin thomas

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Follow up!
Excellent follow up to Kidulthood. We see the difference six years make and the paths the characters from the first instalment take. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Bear

1.0 out of 5 stars Crap!
Adulthood is the step up from the previous film kidulthood, where sam kills trife and goes to prison for murder. Read more
Published 10 months ago by G-jaz06

5.0 out of 5 stars Bad Film
if anyone hates this film , there a waste.im 22 and i love these type of films , it reminds me of being young again.im from south west london he he lol
Published 13 months ago by David Byrne

2.0 out of 5 stars Adulthood? Do me a favour!
This is all about the 'gangsta' wannabes of London that could easily be applied to the denizens of all major cities. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Alan J. Stead

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