One of the most underrated movies of all time. This film hits on so many levels. Paddy's performance was amazing.

One of the best British films ever made.

This is one of my favorite films, Paddy Considine is outstanding. Every time they say "It's Anthony's brother" it give me shivers.

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”

The "Yeah, it was me" scene is so badass

This movie stays with you.

When Richard and Anthony (well, the memory of Anthony) talk about Richard coming to the school the dialogue is very revealing. Everyone held Richard's hand, but Anthony didn't. He 'didn't have to'. Richard was embarassed by Anthony and told him that he didn't have to, knowing that his borther was simple enough to accept this and that it would save him from having to publically take ownership of the fact that he's related to this 'spastic'. He ultimately considers himself to also be a monster, except that he chose to distance himself from Anthony instead of tormenting him. He doesn't just revenge against the small-town 'gangsters', but also his past self, who failed to be a big brother.

Paddy Considine deserves an Oscar Shane Meadows deserves an Oscar And to be recognised in the world of acting and directing And to be honest all the actors and teams in all their films are Great

The threat sceene between Paddy & Gary is a great acting sceene

"God will forgive them, he'll forgive them and allow them into heaven. I cant live with that" I think about that a lot for some reason. Such a raw way to start a movie.

Cheyne Stokes breathing is a pattern of breathing seen in people who are dying, it happens shortly before death.

Paddy Considine is amazing in this and a Room for Romeo Brass. Shane Meadows and Paddy wrote this about various real life experiences where people in their area got away with bullying and abusing vulnerable people.

Quite simply one of the greatest British films ever made to me. Absolute masterpiece. I call it a horror film personally, it’s got that sense of building dread that pushes you further and further out of your comfort zone that makes it feel like a horror.

One of my favourite films. A great mix of realism, documentary style filming, humour, violence, grit and character dimension. I think it was Toby's first film and what a performance from him.

Director Shane Meadows said this was about how all the vulnerable guys, Anthonys, were bullied and picked on, while the people who did it go on to live normal happy lives. This was a consequence-for-your-actions story, where one Anthony had a brother who will come back and fk u up.

A beautiful movie. The reveal that Anthony is dead hit me so hard the first time I watched it. I love how the movie is very dark but also funny and extremely moving.

Your reaction to the twist gave me goosebumps. Great film, fantastic reaction!

This is one of the best movies that most people haven’t seen, awesome that someone is reacting to it

If no'one's recommended them yet, you should watch This is England 86, 88 and 90. They're a continuation of the film set a few years later. Love ya stuff 😊

Something that always 'gets' me in this movie, is the hidden journey that Richard takes in his relationship with his brother. It's _also_ part of the twist. At the start we see Richard & Anthony engaged in simple reminiscences, where we learn how much Anthony loved and was proud of his big brother. OK - Anthony's a lovely kid - we get it. However, at the end we learn 1) that Richard hated him. He hated his 'spastic brother' who was a 'fur-king embarrassment to me' and more importantly, 2) that Anthony _died_ quite a while before. What?? Suddenly the penny drops. All those cozy reminiscences between R & A, were actually Richard coming to love his (deceased) disabled brother. He realises what a lovely kid he was, and how much Anthony adored him. Richard gives away a twinge of shame during the 'When you came to my school' reminiscence. Maybe Anthony's school mates were ALL disabled. They marveled at Richard who was brilliant at running and football, and they all held his hand - which Richard obviously didn't mind, and probably enjoyed - the adulation. However, Anthony _didn't_ hold Richard's hand. Why not? My guess is that at that time, Richard viewed Anthony as a 'fur-king embarrassment'. There was a slight awkwardness during the reminiscence when that fact was remembered. Anyway, on his journey, Richard learns to love Anthony, and exclaims that right at the end, in the cupboard where Anthony hanged himself. Richard proclaimed himself a monster, because HE didn't stop Anthony being bullied. Richard washed his hands, joined the Army and effed off away, leaving Anthony vulnerable to those despicable pigs. I think that's why Richard couldn't kill that last guy, because he'd done nothing worse than Richard - just stood to one side and let it happen. A tremendous story from Paddy Considine. An incredibly moving horror story. How does that even work?

A brilliant film. The quality of the script and the acting shows why you don't need a huge budget to make a quality film.

An exerpt from an article about the film: The actor then noted that the idea for Dead Man’s Shoes came from a time when he and Meadows were talking about the kind of malevolent occurrences that had gone on in their Midlands hometowns. “They were kind of atrocities, but they’d gone unnoticed and unrecognised,” he said. “Horrible things had happened, but they’d been done in the name of leisure almost.” “We started talking about incidents and thought, ‘Well, nobody ever really paid for that. Those guys are still going around today,'” Considine added. “[There’s] the idea of the brother coming back after ten years and kind of making the basic bones of it as a revenge movie.”

Fantastic real reaction! The twist gets you every time💔

Brilliant film. "A room for Romeo Brass " shows you his real acting qualities. 👍🏻

The gang leader is Gary Stretch., a world class boxer in his day

Yess!! So glad you did this. KILL LIST is another banger.

The two little lad's mum is Shaun's mum from This is England.

Such a great film, seen it hundreds of times but the "reveal" still brings me to tears

Time for the this is england series who agrees

The best depiction of an acid trip I’ve ever seen, kind of gave me flashbacks, though not under the same circumstances lol

The reaction to finding out about Anthony was amazing. Such a powerful twist. Fantastic

You seem to be on a run of watching my favourite stuff. Really enjoying it. Keep on keeping on.

The graffiti on the wall basically means death rattle. The type of breathing usually before someone dies.

I love your reactions. The most pure, and honest I've ever seen. Keep up the great work. My favourite movie from Shane Meadows, glad you enjoyed it.

Fun film fact: Both the brothers actors (Paddy Considine and Toby Kebbel) BOTH played the role of a real life person called Rob Gretton in two different films. 24 hour Party people and Control. Both illustrating the life of Joy Division (the band).

Another example of good violence. Ray Shoesmith would be proud.

Chyene-Stoking is a pattern of shallow breathing usually before death. I've been waiting for this! Such an amazing powerful movie. Always makes me cry at the end. Feels like I've been punched in the stomach.

I love revenge movies, but this one was pretty tough to watch. Chrissie, thanks for getting yourself in the best possible "head space" first before doing this - it is much appreciated. 🙂

Hi, just found you, Chrissie. This is one of those films that stayed with me for a helluva long time. I laughed, sobbed, yipped and screamed! It's a masterclass in acting by all involved, especially Paddy, Toby and (funnily enough) Gary. I've watched it 4 times over the years, and have been meaning to watch it again recently, I think tonight. Thank you for your very real reaction to a very special and criminally underrated film.

Just a masterpiece in movie making in my opinion ,raw,real and human, nothing flashy just storytelling and fine acting ,i was one of many comments to recommend this film,thankyou for reacting to it 👌

Neil Bell, the tall drug dealer man with the big ears (Soz) is also in Dune 1 as the Sardukar Bashar talking to David Dastmalchian in the rain. 🙃

ive been looking forward to this

Yay soo glad you reacted to this.. has always been one of my fave films ever!

One of thr greatest and most underrated British film ever made

Cheyne Stoking is an irregular breathing pattern that some people experience before they die .

Been waiting for this!

Similar vein but more feel good is Wild Bill. The English one. Directed by Dexter Fletcher.

Thankyou for sharing this film ,it was humorous at times but definitely surrounded by a very dark undertone.I must say that your reaction was touching.

Masterpiece 👌🏻... love this film

First of all thank you for reacting to this❤ ... hardly no one has ...even though I've asked over 30+ .... fantastic film ...your reaction was amazing

Your reactions to this made this watch a thousand times better. It’s a proper roller coaster of emotions and you don’t know where you’re at laughing or heartbroken. Just subscribed, love a good watch reaction ❤😊

I loved this reaction. You didn't disappoint. Glad you liked it.

This is up there with one of my all time fav films great reaction

Great reaction. Your choices of films are top drawer !

Definitely one of my all time favourites! Great to see someone's first hand impression!

Why is he so hellbent on treating Anthony that way? I remember Paddy saying in an interview at the time something about people in deprived areas with nothing to do committing atrocities as a form of entertainment. I grew up on a council estate in the UK, and the things done to Anthony in this film are absolutely a true reflection of everyday reality. Meadows is one of a small few of British filmmakers who shows the reality of life in the UK; it's grim, it's depressing, but it's true, for what that's worth.

The twist is that , although they were mean to his brother , using him as the butt of all their jokes , they were still his mates and he hung around with them . Where as his Mr perfect brother , best at sports , joined the paras was embarrassed of his of his younger mentally challenged brother , and this is hinted at when he says that after the football Mr perfect held everyone's hand but his younger brother . It wasn't until the last family man victim pointed this out , did he realise that it was him that was ashamed of his younger brother , and it was the guilt of this fact that drove him to blame others for his brother's suicide , and so lost his mind and killed em all . He became the monster .

The way Richard (Considine) is dressed, is near enough exactly like John Rambo in First Blood. Combat boots, jeans (albeit flared in this case), M-65 field jacket (the army jacket choice of nutters) and his kit bag.

In case no one else mentions it, Toby Kebbell who plays Anthony doesn’t even have learning difficulties, but I think he plays the part so well and so respectfully it’s a fantastic performance.

Your reaction to that scene with Anthony was exactly like my own when i first seen this movie. Complete shock and heartbeat at the same time. I love movies, but this one is probably the most powerfully emotional movies I've ever seen. Even watching this reaction video filled me tears again. Absolutely heartbreaking stuff.

I dont know how you are picking what to watch but Kudos. This is not that well known even in England where I live and its set there. This is an amazingly realistic portrayal of small town England. Paddy Considine is god level in this. I cried like a baby the first time I saw this.

Love this film. The switch between humour and drama is so well handled.

"You're fuckin there mate! Now get in your car and fuck off!" Absolute bad ass!

Been waiting months for this 😊❤

Yaaasssssss!!! Not nearly enough channels have reacted to this! It's mint.

Absolutely brilliant film, excellent performance by Paddy Considine

I wish more people would react to this movie, it's amazing!

I've watched this movie lots,but actually never shedded a tear till watching your reaction video

Class movie, I remember seeing this for the first time and fell in love with it.

amazing film, love your honest reaction and emotion too it, you weren't the only person who shed a tear watching

Well there it is! Well worth the wait! And might I also suggest Sightseers again. A very dark British comedy about a caravan holiday!

One of my top 3. Was lucky enough to be at the premier. Still gives me shivers...what a movie - paddy and tobys performances are insane.

I remember picking this as a lads movie night completely at random. We all sat in silence for about 5 mins as the credits scrolled. Then my mate said, "Well, you're not f** picking the video next week!" Next week my mate randomly selected "Old Boy". 🤣🤣

Brutal but understandable. Nice watching with you on this one

Really enjoyed watching this. Your reactions are brilliant. (Cheyne Stoking , the graffiti on the wall is meaning the breathing pattern when someone is dying....i.e. soon to be them). Looking forward to your next one. All the best from Scotland👍👍

This is one of my all time favourite films !

The end really makes you understand his rage towards these men. Great movie

Well, you have my subscription. It was really refreshing to see you analysing and not doing fake exaggerated reactions. I liked how you connected this film back to TIE and how Meadows uses stock footage for context. Cool!

I lovw how raw you've kept this, Shane Meadows does this so well. A wild rollercoaster emotional overload. It reminds me of the bullies I grew up with, and for some reason I would idolise these kids. Getting forced to do psychedelic drugs is seriously damaging

A great reaction. Really enjoyed watching an American enjoying such a British film. I love that it made you cry and all the emotional beats hit. I think one of the things that makes it great is he doesn't demonise the villains. They're never cartoon bad guys. He really understands those relationships.

I've had to open the kitchen cupboard and balance the phone inside so I can watch while I'm cooking

The drug scene makes me flashback and sets off a panic attack in me, thats how good shane is at creating that moment

I've watched this reaction twice now. Good film. Good person. This film was made in 18 days. Was originally going to be a comedy and lost the lead actor weeks before filming started, Not Paddy. In those 18 days they filmed alternate scenes with Richard and Anthony. They would film the same scene with them both in and then with just one of them in the scene.

Aw I was gonna ask you to watch this! Excellent it's like having a friend 😢

One of Shane Meadows' best filums.

Great that you are watching such dark films. Here are 3 films which are harrowing but are amazing.1. Romper Stomper. 2. Bone Tomahawk. 3. Come and See.

Brilliant reaction. Thank you,duck x

Your reaction was mine when it all came out .a fantastic film Great acting

I saw this when it came out. Now, for whatever reason...it made me bawl my eyes out watching it again with my son. I always thought this was a great film. But it's even better than I remembered. The little boy in my photo is nearly 15 now...I should update my profile pic!

One of the best films ever made. Certainly the best British film in my opinion. Powerful stuff.

I've watched this film so many times, and recommended it to everyone i meet. It just draws me right in every time

An outstanding film......and reaction!

I seen this movie when it was released and living in England I can tell you this is film is super accurate with the times and settings, I've seen this happen In real life and Shane meadows captures everything perfectly 10/10

I work around all the film locations , one of my favourite films, a Shane meadows masterpiece.

I’ve never seen your channel or your reactions before, but as you’re reacting to one of the greatest British films made, il drop a sub!!! Great vid 🫡

One of my favourite films and I am glad it’s being seen over the pond.

Hi Chrissie, this is what you call a suuuuuuuperrrrr British film. Love you…

Meadows is a master! This is England series next!? 👌❤️

The holding the hand part hits real hard. He told his brother he didn't need to because he was ashamed of him. Such a fantastic film.

The grime and grit of working class midlands life is evident in every frame, the arbitrary nature of justice and the personal nature of revenge illuminate every scene. Paddy Considine has never been better, the cast of amateur/ part time actors reacted to every motivation perfectly. Like Kes crossed with Falling Down and Unforgiven. Magnificent achievement.