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Northern Soul

2014, Movie, 1h 42min

Set in 1974, an authentic and uplifting tale of two friends whose horizons are opened up by the discovery of black American soul music.

Country: United Kingdom

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Reviews

Critic Glenn Kenny

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...a gritty kind ofbildungsroman set in an extremely particular music and dance scene inworking-class Britain in the early '70s...

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Mike Mccahill

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Elaine Constantine stacks up the right sounds in her take on this sweaty, cramped corner of youth history.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Owen Williams

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...Elaine Constantine’s debut scores with its soundtrack, its characters, its performances and its affectionate portrayal of a small-town ’70s Lancashire where Wigan looks like the big time.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Mark Kermode

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...Constantine catches the energy of the dancehall with aplomb, transporting her audiences from the empty floors of dour neighbourhood youth clubs to the throng of the Wigan Casino with urgent ease.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Louise Kidde Sauntved

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Så snart musikken spiller og vennerne vrider deres narko-svedige teenagekroppe i eller ude af takt til tidens toner, vibrerer filmen af energi...

Read full review at Berlingske

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"Northern Soul" is a heart-pumping, foot-stomping journey through the 1970s music scene, where two young friends from Lancashire dare to dream big. Matt and John trade in their mundane lives of youth clubs and factory work for a wild adventure across the Atlantic, fueled by their passion for rare soul 45s and the thrill of becoming top DJs. As they delve deeper into the underground world of Northern Soul, they encounter fierce competition, dangerous temptations, and unexpected challenges that put their friendship to the ultimate test. With a cast of colorful characters and a soundtrack that will keep you dancing in your seat, this film is a must-see for anyone who's ever dared to chase their dreams against the odds.

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Northern Soul was released in theaters on October 17, 2014.