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Thoroughly excellent Saturday afternoon out, 6 April 2005, rating 10/10Author: pattyb100 from United Kingdom

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I went to the AMC Cinema in Manchester with my daughter a few weeks ago. The film we saw 'Diary of a Bad Lad' was absolutely fantastic. The atmosphere in the cinema was electric. I can honestly say I have never experienced a film as entertaining. There was just about anything you could want from a film. The comedy aspect of it was just first class! We particularly liked, the scenes where they were trying to carry out the dead body of the junkie, because it was extremely funny. We also found the part where the couple who were in debt and had to make an amateur porn video hilarious. We cannot wait to see it again as it kept us entertained from beginning to end.

Finally a British film that would and could shock 'Hollywood' never mind British cinema, 17 July 2005, rating 9/10

Author: welsharab from United Kingdom

When i say this movie changed my life i wouldn't be lying one bit. if a scene can stick in your head weeks after seeing it then your doing well. if multiple scenes still make you laugh, wince, cringe or grin to yourself weeks after seeing it, then your watching something special. This film will not be to everyones taste but then again nothing ever is, but the realism of how you follow 'Barry Lick' and his crew as they try to film a gritty, underworld documentary about Blackburn Gangsters will have you engrossed right until the multiple twist ending, which will no doubt leave you feeling angry and shocked (but I'm not saying anymore).

Of all the gangster/underworld films I've ever seen i think this is the only film that now makes me not want to become a gangster or get up to no good. If your the kind of person that likes to be a bit naughty, then this film makes you feel like a naughty school child that has just been sent to the corner! The script is incredibly strong and most performances are realistic and not to melodramatic, in particular Joe O'Byrne as Tommy Morghen, Jonathan Williams as Barry Lick and Roxanne Gregory as Roxy amongst others. The locations and camera work aren't 'mega budget' but they don't have to be and shouldn't be (to an extent) as the film would lose its clout and realistic edge.

It seems a shame that such a good and honest British 'No budget' film has not yet gone mainstream, i can only hope that it soon will and audiences will be able to watch a film that could and probably will give the British film industry quite a shakeup!

well worth a gander, 11 August 2005, rating 7/10

Author: hepburn-99 from england

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Caught this one in Manchester at Kino. An interesting and well made movie that uses it's low budget combined with it's central theme to full advantage in order to keep the audience entertained. Perception is a funny thing and Diary of a Bad Lad uses this to toy with it's viewers throughout. For the first time viewers it may appear to be a genuine documentary which helps catch them off guard before playing with their expectations until the final seconds. Quite where it is heading (or, indeed, how far it will go) is never certain and this allows Diary of a Bad Lad, like The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Last House on the Left before it, to keep people on the edge of their seats. It should also be noted that the film is very funny and a showcase for some great British acting talent. This is the kind of independent movie that doesn't "need" support - it deserves it. Definitely worth seeing if you get chance!

An Excellent British Gangster Film, 28 August 2005, rating 10/10

Author: dave-1894 from United Kingdom

I saw this film in Manchester at the Deansgate cinema and I enjoyed following the fortunes of the characters in this lively portrayal of the North West's criminal underground.

The film's characters were the best part of the film for me. Each character gave the film an edge which made the film addictive. From the ruthless gangsters to the lads stuck with a overdosed addict on their hands the films moves you from black comedy to quiet interest in how the criminals ordered and profited from their world.

The true test of a good film is whether you could watch it twice and still be entertained and I think this film falls into this category well.

An excellent film, well worth seeing.
 
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