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Beats

2019, Movie, 1h 40min

Summer 1994, Scotland. Johnno and Spanner are best mates, but Johnno’s family are moving him to a new town and a better life, leaving Spanner behind to face a precarious future. In pursuit of adventure and escape they head out on one last night to an illegal rave before parting ways indefinitely.

Country: United Kingdom

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Reviews

Critic Dan Jolin

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...an affecting, day-and-night-in-the-life portrayal of a friendship, given warmth and bittersweet depth by Ortega and Macdonald in a pair of natural, fresh performances.

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Critic Mike Mccahill

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Nostalgic flashbacks are guaranteed for a certain demographic...

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Critic Wendy Ide

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...a terrific little film that combines the earthy humour and honesty of a Shane Meadows movie with an unexpected expressionistic section...

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Critic Danny Brogan

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With its banging soundtrack, questionable casual sportswear, and news bulletins playing in the background, director Brian Welsh captures this time period perfectly.

Read full review at Common Sense Media

Critic Tue Løkkegaard

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...ikke bare en romantisk idealisering af de rå hjørner og den pumpende musik, men et indblik i de reelle menneskelige omkostninger i dagens sociale klima.

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Critic Filip Kruse

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...lyckas med något otroligt. Dess kraft liksom smyger sig på under speltidens gång, och en på ytan lättsam festfilm blir istället något betydligt mer potent.

Read full review at Filmtopp

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In the summer of 1994, against the backdrop of a ban on outdoor rave parties in the UK, two best friends from Scotland, Johnno and Spanner, embark on a quest for adventure and escape. They head out to an illegal rave, where they hope to experience the best night of their lives and find a sense of freedom and belonging. With the help of an unlikely mentor, August Monroe, a hip-hop prodigy from Chicago's South Side, they must confront their fears and push the boundaries of their creativity. Will they find what they're looking for, or will their journey lead them down a dangerous path?

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You can stream Beats on: Netflix

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