Dead Man's Shoes (2004)

Dead Man's Shoes

Paddy Considine is brilliant in this British revenge movie. His presence is quite remarkable throughout, and he even co-wrote it.

It's got a nice build up, a realistic feel of the grittier society and a nice touch in dialogue slowly getting away from us as scenes change. It's like they don't just deliver lines, but we're cut out of it even if it continues. I like that in movies. It gives them an edge.

The flashbacks doesn't work fully all the time, but mostly director Shane Meadows (This is England) gets it about right. There's also one scene in particular midway through the movie I didn't quite buy, but once again... it works really well overall.

For a revenge movie it's got a lot of thoughtful considerations to offer its viewers, and that along with its social touch and incredible lead makes it stand out.