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Gary Oldman took a break from acting to write and direct this unflinching family drama out of the kitchen-sink British school. Oldman doesn't appear in the film, instead handing the heavy lifting to the remarkable Ray Winstone (Sexy Beast, Cold Mountain) and Kathy Burke, who won a prize at the Cannes Film Festival for her work. The scummy drug trade of lower-class London is Oldman's turf, but he puts special focus on the miserable cycles of violence that fuel a family's struggle within this world. The results are not always easy to watch, but they are devastating (and the final sequence is chilling). Oldman may be guilty of indulging his actors a bit, but it's forgivable, given the big, roaring performances. --Robert Horton
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: A working class British family struggles with their demons -- sometimes violently -- in this intensely emotional drama that marked the directorial debut of actor Gary Oldman. Janet (Laila Morse) is a widowed factory worker who shares her home with her aged mother Kath (Edna Dore), her daughter Valerie (Kathy Burke), her son Billy (Charlie Creed-Miles), and Valerie's husband Ray (Ray Winstone). Ray is an unstable and out-of-work alcoholic who often uses his pregnant wife as a punching bag, while Billy is a drug addict whose habit has led Janet to throw him out of the house more then once, only to take him back later. Janet is uncertain about what to do when Ray's latest tirade sends Valerie to the emergency room, and Janet also has to come to terms with the financial and emotional costs of Billy's addiction. Kathy Burke, Ray Winstone, and Laila Morse all received prizes from the 1997 British Independent Film Awards for their work in Nil by Mouth; Burke also received Best Actress honors at that year's Cannes Film Festival. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: BAFTA Awards, British Independent Film Awards, Cannes Film Festival, European Film Awards, ...Nil by Mouth ( Ne pas avaler )
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34 of 34 people found the following review helpful
By R. Mullaney
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Format:DVD
Nil By Mouth is Britains answer to Once Were Warriors. In this film, the brilliant Ray Winstone plays a violent drunk who subjects his wife (Cathy Burke) to some horrendous domestic abuse.
Set in a London Council Estate the film never lets the viewer get comfortable from start to finish. It is a raw, unflinching look at poverty in modern day Britain. It is truly upsetting and difficult to watch but it is also a bold film which everyone should take time to watch. Winstone and Burkes performances are magnificent.
Like This? Try: Once Were Warriors
Set in a London Council Estate the film never lets the viewer get comfortable from start to finish. It is a raw, unflinching look at poverty in modern day Britain. It is truly upsetting and difficult to watch but it is also a bold film which everyone should take time to watch. Winstone and Burkes performances are magnificent.
Like This? Try: Once Were Warriors
41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I was left stunned by the amazing acting within this film. It made me look at Ray Winstone in such a different light. He is now one of my favourite actors.
Heartbreaking in its reality this is not to be watched when you want something easy to watch. You can't help but be engaged to the point of anger and sympathy. This film is relentless.
The actors, especially Winstone and Burke, create such empathy that you can really feel for them. At his worst Winstone's character is repulse and mean. Amazingly, I still felt sorry for him at times. Winstone creates a man who is at odds with his present life and his past childhood. This is a man that understands that he is pulling his life apart, but that he can't help it.
This film has every range of emotion from pain and hatred and the emotions that make us stay with the people we love no matter what. Oldman's created a masterpiece that is undoubtedly owing as much to the cast. This is a hard film to watch but you will be rivited. You will also come through the otherside glade that you did.
35 of 36 people found the following review helpful
By sean paul mccann
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Format:DVD
gary oldman wrote and directed this and its based on his own experiences of growing up in london and if this film is an exact mirror image of his life then its a wonder that oldman is even alive as this is a gritty and demented look at life,family and poverty.
ray winstone stars as a man named raymond who is in a relationship with kathy burke and he treats her like a dog both verbally and physically,they also have a circle of friends who all are victims of the enviroment they live in and there are few here to relate too,but thats the beauty,the film holds back nothing,offers little hope and yet is interesting and is hard to look away even during the most bleak moments,brilliant acting along with a razor sharp script containing more swear words than you would hear in a sailors convention this is excellent film making.
ray winstone stars as a man named raymond who is in a relationship with kathy burke and he treats her like a dog both verbally and physically,they also have a circle of friends who all are victims of the enviroment they live in and there are few here to relate too,but thats the beauty,the film holds back nothing,offers little hope and yet is interesting and is hard to look away even during the most bleak moments,brilliant acting along with a razor sharp script containing more swear words than you would hear in a sailors convention this is excellent film making.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Hardly an Enjoyable Watch but...
This is definitely one of the most depressing films I've ever seen. Yes, the acting is top notch. The film certainly makes you feel very uneasy in places, which of course is of... Read more
Published 8 days ago by Gerry Valjean 24602
5.0 out of 5 stars
not seen it yet
Cant wait to see this film, just got to find the right time, football season is nearly done so will have some freee ti me
Published 1 month ago by COYS
5.0 out of 5 stars
such a powerful film
gary oldman's directorial debut, ray winstone at his bullish best, kathy burke well she is just brilliant in anything she does. buy it, watch it and enjoy
Published 1 month ago by Anthony
4.0 out of 5 stars
great movie
Very gritty, truthful movie. Hats off to Gary Oldman for writing, producing & directing it. Ray Winstone & Cathy Burke were excellent in the leading roles as well as all the... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Cat
3.0 out of 5 stars
Bought as a present for a Ray Winstone fan
Bought as a present it arrived promply and in excellent condition.The DVD was well received by the recipient bit too violent for my taste.
Published 2 months ago by Mrs Barbara Coles
4.0 out of 5 stars
Superb acting!
Written and directed by Gary Oldman, 'Nil By Mouth' (1997) is a wonderfully gritty drama. It tells the story of a diffusional family living in South East London, Oldman cast his... Read more
Published 2 months ago by ReviewBlog51
4.0 out of 5 stars
good film bad language
Gritty British film, of its time. Some shocking scenes but well good cast with some great British actors. Not a feel good film in any sense but worth having in the collection.
Published 2 months ago by iain4636
5.0 out of 5 stars
Harrowing Viewing
Really authentic, warts and all portrayal of the seemier side of life in South London. Winstone's tour-de force performance is chilling and sad. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Huw Morris
5.0 out of 5 stars
brilliant film worth a watch
with superb acting from all the cast this is a very hard hitting film showing the seedier side of life in london with drugs sex and violence as well as family loyalty a great film... Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars
RUBBISH
I LIKE MY CRIME AND GANGSTER STUFF, BUT, THIS IS QUITE AWFUL!!
hAD TO PUT A RATING OF ONE TO GET THE REVIEW ON!
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hAD TO PUT A RATING OF ONE TO GET THE REVIEW ON!
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