In short, it's about a kid named Shaun (Thomas Turgoose) who lost his dad in the Falklands War, doesn't fit in, gets picked on in school, etc. As an 11 year old in 1983, he befriends a street gang (or the nearest British equivalent). As you might expect, trouble is a-brewing at this point. The rest of the film is a dark-but-riveting look at nationalism, racism, belonging, and the dangerous impressionability of youth.
The writing and acting are stellar, and every single character feels 100% real. There wasn't a single moment of the movie where I wasn't totally engrossed in how things were unfolding. It's not exactly a feel-good comedy romp, but if I'd seen it in 2007, it would've been my favourite movie of the year. As is, it's going to have to compete with some upcoming 2008 heavyweights, like Ace Ventura 3 and Seriously Dude, Where's My Car?
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