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Come 'ead. Awaydays: The Movie close to general release
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Looks brilliant mate!
Brighton Breezy
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Also, nice little double page by Kevin Sampson in this month's Maxim.
Dust of your Peter Storm, dig out our Forest Hills and order those re-issue Lois.
Dust of your Peter Storm, dig out our Forest Hills and order those re-issue Lois.
Brighton Breezy
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Sorry about that. I have no idea how to embed clips from YouTube...
Just watched the clip (the first 3 or 4 minutes anyway). I don't hold out much hope to be honest, 'difficulties getting it onto the big screen' and '11 year struggles' normally mean its not good. Football violence films have been done to death, I can't see the fashion aspect saving this one.
That said, I'll probably give it a watch.
That said, I'll probably give it a watch.
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It is my favourite book so Im hoping they don't mess it up. Having Sampson involved in the film makes me hope at least some of the book's appeal won't be lost.
That said, Bevendene Hillbilly on here went and I remember him saying it wasn't as good as the book.
Still, can't wait. BOUND to be better than the likes of Football Factory et al.
That said, Bevendene Hillbilly on here went and I remember him saying it wasn't as good as the book.
Still, can't wait. BOUND to be better than the likes of Football Factory et al.
Dandyman
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Catcher in the Rye with Stanley knives...loved the book. Hope the film lives up to it.
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I remember hearing that Tranmere banned the use of its name during the film. Might be a bit weird...
Dandyman
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Don't be fooled, don't be misled
we're not Scousers
we're from Birken'ead...
Are they just going to say "Rovers"?
While going through all the related videos I came across this beauty from the South London Pikies!
YouTube - Crystal palace boys at watford
YouTube - Crystal palace boys at watford
Brighton Breezy
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That is really quite sad...
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you tube, a place for numptys at football matches
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Looking forward to seeing this (eventually). Really enjoyed the book, hopefully the film will stick to it as much as possible.
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Half of those palace LADS are wearing replica shirts.
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This film is gonna be the one. When is the release date? Only bad thing is all these chav wankers who go to see some football violence will ruin all the good fashion about a week after the film is out.
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I am worrying there may be an increase in chavs wearing Penguin, Gabicci, Tacchini, Fila, Lois et al.
Only release date so far is Spring 2009. Not sure it will be on at every cinema but fingers crossed somewhere like the Duke of York will get it.
Only release date so far is Spring 2009. Not sure it will be on at every cinema but fingers crossed somewhere like the Duke of York will get it.
Dover
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Had three goes at reading the book, and thought it was a pile of pony, just like Powder.
Dandyman
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My old hairdresser is mentioned in Powder. FACT.
p.s. if you'd been listening to proper music rather than that heavy metal bollocks at the time, you'd enjoy Away Days more.
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Saw it at the premiere during LFF (my copy of the book signed by the cast no less) have been a massive fan of Awaydays since 1999 when I picked it up.
Minor classic in the book aspect but the film left a lot to be desired IMO, The whole Tranmere link is completely glossed over so you have no context on that side of things (although the writer has said that the football element is not as important as the fashion/hooligan/rites of passage storylines) however in the book the sense of place and the rivalries within the various groups with the "pack" is vital so I don't agree with him there, and thats before the subtext in the novel of a bitter resentment of the Wirral based Tranmere supporters and the much more clued up and sophisticated Liverpool scallies with their European adventures and consequent access to stolen fashion items from Rome and Madrid. As the main character -Carty- says "Its doing our heads in this scouser-Tranmere thing. They still see us as wools even though we dress and act like them"
I said before that had I not read the book the Film may have been less grating because despite its shortcomings it is the best effort yet at describing the one upmanship and violence around football in the early eighties and it luxuriates in references to the fashion of the day Adidas Sambas and Forest Hills, Peter Storm windcheaters and fred perry and fila polos are well in evidence and the contrast between the well dressed Pack and their Flare and harrington wearing foes is spot on (I grew up in Tranmere during the era depicted and remember it well!)
My biggest critisism of the film however is its over emphasis on the Homo erotic relationship between Carty and the enigmatic and obviously latent gay Elvis (Don't worry there is no bum fun in the film). The story is built around this odd relationship with the middle class and cultured art studenty Carty who gets involved with the ultra violent Pack as a sort of Hooligan tourist via Elvis who, ironically, wants nothing more than to break with his council estate roots and become educated and sophisticated and get away "From all this"
There are some genuinely shocking violent scenes and some strong performances, certainly from Liam Boyle (Elvis) and Holly Grainger (Moll) as well as solid support from Ian Puleston Davis (Uncle Bob) and Stephen Graham (Godden) and Oliver Lee (Baby Millan). I thought Nicky Bell was punching above his weight as Carty and his attempt at a scouse accent falls some way short of optimal..There are no truly outstanding performances from any one individual though.
Scenes missing (for those in the know) Egging trip to Chester, Doctor Who in Halifax and The battle of Blackpool and the confrontation with Liverpool supporters in the Yankee Bar all of which were sorely missed. Scenes included: The revenge attack on the Rugger Buggers and scrap in Probe records as well as Elvis's descent into Heroin addiction.
I would still suggest that everyone interested in the subject should check it out despite the knowlege that done properly and better resourced the film would have been immense rather than pretty average.
Overall 6/10
Minor classic in the book aspect but the film left a lot to be desired IMO, The whole Tranmere link is completely glossed over so you have no context on that side of things (although the writer has said that the football element is not as important as the fashion/hooligan/rites of passage storylines) however in the book the sense of place and the rivalries within the various groups with the "pack" is vital so I don't agree with him there, and thats before the subtext in the novel of a bitter resentment of the Wirral based Tranmere supporters and the much more clued up and sophisticated Liverpool scallies with their European adventures and consequent access to stolen fashion items from Rome and Madrid. As the main character -Carty- says "Its doing our heads in this scouser-Tranmere thing. They still see us as wools even though we dress and act like them"
I said before that had I not read the book the Film may have been less grating because despite its shortcomings it is the best effort yet at describing the one upmanship and violence around football in the early eighties and it luxuriates in references to the fashion of the day Adidas Sambas and Forest Hills, Peter Storm windcheaters and fred perry and fila polos are well in evidence and the contrast between the well dressed Pack and their Flare and harrington wearing foes is spot on (I grew up in Tranmere during the era depicted and remember it well!)
My biggest critisism of the film however is its over emphasis on the Homo erotic relationship between Carty and the enigmatic and obviously latent gay Elvis (Don't worry there is no bum fun in the film). The story is built around this odd relationship with the middle class and cultured art studenty Carty who gets involved with the ultra violent Pack as a sort of Hooligan tourist via Elvis who, ironically, wants nothing more than to break with his council estate roots and become educated and sophisticated and get away "From all this"
There are some genuinely shocking violent scenes and some strong performances, certainly from Liam Boyle (Elvis) and Holly Grainger (Moll) as well as solid support from Ian Puleston Davis (Uncle Bob) and Stephen Graham (Godden) and Oliver Lee (Baby Millan). I thought Nicky Bell was punching above his weight as Carty and his attempt at a scouse accent falls some way short of optimal..There are no truly outstanding performances from any one individual though.
Scenes missing (for those in the know) Egging trip to Chester, Doctor Who in Halifax and The battle of Blackpool and the confrontation with Liverpool supporters in the Yankee Bar all of which were sorely missed. Scenes included: The revenge attack on the Rugger Buggers and scrap in Probe records as well as Elvis's descent into Heroin addiction.
I would still suggest that everyone interested in the subject should check it out despite the knowlege that done properly and better resourced the film would have been immense rather than pretty average.
Overall 6/10
Brighton Breezy
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No egging or Tom Baker?
SAKE.
SAKE.