“Two Guys.
One Girl. Game On”
This very
thought provoking tagline (please sense my sarcasm)seems to hint at more of a
rom-com film, which may sort of be the case, however with this British
independant film being set in modern day Belfast it strays a lot from today’s Hollywood
multimillion dollar budgeted rom-coms. So much so, that IMDB is even listing it
as a drama/thriller, and who can deny IMDB is a website counts for everything
as a teenager interested in film.
The classic
story of two best friends falling for the same girl is somewhat distorted in
this gritty and urban thriller, as Rupert Grint and Robert Sheehan star as two
15 year old boys fighting for the attention of Michelle (Kimberly Nixon)
through the means of rebellion. With attention from Michelle coming thick and
fast to both of them when either of the boys act out, this underlying romance
based story, takes a complete turnaround from the norm.
A weekend of
drug and alcohol abuse, followed multiple fights and breaking the law is actually
told in an interesting way. Directors Glenn Leyburn and Lisa Barros D’sa, both also of Good
Vibrations, film this as a circular plot as told by Grints character Malarchy
as he is telling prying police officers; and so, from the outset we all know
its not going to turn out well for the three rebellious youths. I was
interested in this film originally from the cast line up, and without the
highlight of Rupert Grint, and his surprisingly not bad irish accent. This film
probably wouldnt have been distributed as it was in fact the support of his fan
base which helped find a distibution deal. It is more of a gritty role for
Grint (fitting more so with the last name) than his more famous character
Ronald Weasly in the Harry Potter films, and I do not think that the
performance was a bad one. Neither was It by Robert Sheehan, although I refuse
to believe they should be playing 15 year olds but I think that is beyond the
point somewhat.
In terms of its cinematic
qualities, some of the shots were in fact very interesting, and obviously well
thought out. Unfortunatly, when lighting came into question I think 4 week shooting
time frame seemed to take its toll; im not actually too sure what it was about
the lighting that I didn’t like but I think I have come to the conclusion that
it seemed much too bright and high key. In certain scenes, mostly those within
any of the houses the lighting just threw me off any believablilty. But maybe
that’s what was being aimed for and there was a deeper meaning behind it all
that I missed. It is definalty a modern day and very urban film which I do
think should attract the right audience through it’s stars and hopefully due to
it’s ending will not actually ruin teenagers by making them beielve rebellion
is the way to find love.
One thing I would love to
mention that I am very happy about in this film, is that Kimbery Nixon playing
sex bomb Michelle is a love interest who has a bit of curve to her. As a female
who is by no means stick thin, it is nice to see the boys swooning over a more
curvatious girl who still in fact looks super hot!
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