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Four young friends from London set out on a motorcycle adventure weekend, clocking up miles in an attempt to outrun the big three-o and their City-boy lifestyles. One night they set up camp in a muddy field, only to discover the next morning that they re sharing the field with an ominously-deserted, beaten-up old caravan. When the City boys investigate, they quickly discover that the beaten-up caravan is anything but abandoned. Within seconds, an idiotic prank sets off a series of brutal events pitching the City boys against a group of angry Irish travellers in a deadly race for survival involving kidnap, murder and bare-knuckle boxing. As events spiral out of control and we learn more about the back-story of each of the City boys, we re forced to question our own prejudices. It s City boys versus Irish travellers, and the unfolding sequence of events leads us to reconsider who the villains of the piece really are.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Behind the scenes, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Four young friends from London set out on a motorcycle adventure weekend, clocking up miles in an attempt to outrun the big three-o and their City-boy lifestyles. One night they set up camp in a muddy field, only to discover the next morning that they're sharing the field with an ominously-deserted, beaten-up old caravan. When the City boys investigate, they quickly discover that the beaten-up caravan is anything but abandoned. Within seconds, an idiotic prank sets off a series of brutal events pitching the City boys against a group of angry Irish travellers in a deadly race for survival involving kidnap, murder and bare-knuckle boxing. As events spiral out of control and we learn more about the back-story of each of the City boys, we're forced to question our own prejudices. It's City boys versus Irish travellers, and the unfolding sequence of events leads us to reconsider who the villains of the piece really are. ...Travellers
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film delivered exactly what you'd expect if you linked the title of the film with the DVD sleeve. Whilst some of the dialogue leaves a lot to be desired, some of the action scenes are only too real. Thought Dean Jaggers 'Martin' character was well played out and the big fight scene was intense. If you don't expect a Hollywood blockbuster you'll be entertained on many levels.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is a first effort for Kris McManus, who wrote, directed and co produced this film. He chooses as his subject four friends who are city boys out for an adventure weekend somewhere in the country.
They go and stay in a field which some travellers have recently vacated, but there is still one caravan left. In the morning Andy (Tom Geoffrey) decides to trash it and daub insulting graffiti on the side of the van. Then the owners return.
That is the setting for a sort of mini `Deliverance' type tale without the banjo. There is violence, tension and some reasonable performances, most notably from Shane Sweeney who plays the lead traveller and convincing bare knuckle fighter. Some of the tale is told in flash back and there are enough plot twists to hold your attention. The downsides are all more or less down to cash. That means that some very average dubbing has been put in place, and some lip synch is out too. Some critics have had a go about the unconvincing accents, and I have to agree, mind you the traveller film `Knuckle' had to have sub titles, so do you really want broad Irish Gypsy accents?
At 84 minutes this is relatively short and the fight sequence is above ok, but there is not enough depth, the love interest is awkwardly shoe horned, to the point where I missed it and thought it was a minor case of Stockholm syndrome. It did keep my attention and although `Time Out' called this `straight to DVD tat' I think it is better than that and as an independent British production should be encouraged, it really is not quite four stars, but well worth a rental.
They go and stay in a field which some travellers have recently vacated, but there is still one caravan left. In the morning Andy (Tom Geoffrey) decides to trash it and daub insulting graffiti on the side of the van. Then the owners return.
That is the setting for a sort of mini `Deliverance' type tale without the banjo. There is violence, tension and some reasonable performances, most notably from Shane Sweeney who plays the lead traveller and convincing bare knuckle fighter. Some of the tale is told in flash back and there are enough plot twists to hold your attention. The downsides are all more or less down to cash. That means that some very average dubbing has been put in place, and some lip synch is out too. Some critics have had a go about the unconvincing accents, and I have to agree, mind you the traveller film `Knuckle' had to have sub titles, so do you really want broad Irish Gypsy accents?
At 84 minutes this is relatively short and the fight sequence is above ok, but there is not enough depth, the love interest is awkwardly shoe horned, to the point where I missed it and thought it was a minor case of Stockholm syndrome. It did keep my attention and although `Time Out' called this `straight to DVD tat' I think it is better than that and as an independent British production should be encouraged, it really is not quite four stars, but well worth a rental.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
If anybody likes a british thriller, then this film is for you. As the other reviewers have said, yes this film is cheaply made, BUT it is well done. The acting is excellent, the actors are well chosen for their parts in the film. The bare knuckle fight sequence is also excellent in it's sequence.
Films like this put the big budget films to shame, Hollywood take note, you do not need a budget of $100 million dollars to make a good film.
Well worth buying and watching at regular intervals.
Films like this put the big budget films to shame, Hollywood take note, you do not need a budget of $100 million dollars to make a good film.
Well worth buying and watching at regular intervals.
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Total rubbish
This was the biggest lot of junk ever wish I'd never bought it. It has no story and depicts travellers as bad people which in most cases isn't true.
Published 4 months ago by Von d
Fantastic
I thought this film was fantastic, had me jumping off my seat at times and the plot had a great twist at the end. Definitely well worth watching
Published 7 months ago by Ms. A. C. Pressland
very poor
I thought i would give this film a go as i like britsh films and the front cover of this film looked really good so i bought it and i was gutted. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Ricky Latham
A four
I just came on to see who was putting this movie down - which is inevitable these days, especially from people who claim they want something different than the mainstream,... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Vaughan
poor
My God, this has to be one the worst films i have bought in a long time. Poor acting,poor accents. I can only liken this to an amateur dramatics group that have been given the... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Mike-northeast
Something for the weekend
Take four complete City-living tossers and send them off into the middle of nowhere for the weekend on their motorbikes. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Mezzanine
Unspeakably low grade
They call this a Brit bomb and they are right ... justifiably straight to video or, preferably, straight to the bin.
Published 16 months ago by Filmer
Superb Debut Feature
A superb feature debut by the UK newcomer Kris McManus Travellers really is a master-class in making minimalistic funds look a million pound. Read more
Published 17 months ago by The TV Man
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