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Original title: Creation Stories
Year: 2021
Running time: 105 min.
Country: United Kingdom
Director: Nick Moran
Screenwriter: Irvine Welsh, Dean Cavanagh
Music: Songs: Oasis, Primal Scream, The Jesus & Mary Chain, Dido
Cinematography: Roberto Schaefer
Cast: Ewen Bremner, Leo Flanagan, Richard Jobson, Rori Hawthorn, Tess Rowe, Ciaran Lawless, Jack Paterson, Gerry Knotts, James Hicks, Irvine Welsh, Mickey Gooch Jr., Tom Dunlea, Suki Waterhouse, Elysia Welch, Seána Kerslake, Theren Raufmann, Michael Socha, Thomas Turgoose, Paul Gallagher, Thomas Grant, Mel Raido, Siobhan Redmond, Joseph Marshall, Saskia Reeves, Steven Berkoff, Joanna Pickering, Kirsty Mitchell, Jason Flemyng, Leo Harvey-Elledge, James McClelland, Brendan Howley, James Frecheville, Lily Robinson, Jason Isaacs, Ade, Danny John Jules, Rebecca Root, Nick Moran, Ed Byrne, Joseph Millson, Charlie Murphy, James Payton, Clare Kissane, Alistair McGowanSee 34 More
Producer: Burning Wheel Productions, Head Gear Films, Metrol Technology
Genre: Drama | Biography. Music. 1980s
Synopsis: Creation Stories tells the story of "Creation Records" and his famous label manager Alan McGee, and how a boy from Glasgow changed the history of British music forever. Among other things, McGee was behind the worldwide famous 'Oasis', began his career in 1983 with Scottish bands 'The Jesus and Mary Chain' and 'Primal Scream', and he set the Britpop at the forefront of the world music scene.

Critics' reviews

"All familiar flash and precious little substance (...) The characterizations are broad, the tone shrill."

Dennis Harvey: Variety
"For much of its running time the movie’s reverb knob is set high, and what’s echoing are the movies 'Trainspotting' (...) and '24 Hour Party People'"

Glenn Kenny: The New York Times
"The platitude-plagued script and mostly mundane filmmaking underscore how ultimately unadventurous 'Creation Stories' is."

Carlos Aguilar: The Wrap
"Barely any time is given to its characters, or its audience, to dwell on the key events of McGee's 20-year journey (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"

Alistair Lawrence: Common Sense Media
"Despite some great supporting performances, the film too often indulges in dispiriting histrionics and crass humour, when a more straightforward approach, less eager to entertain, would have sufficed"

Elena Lazic: Cineuropa
"Beyond Welsh’s insider-eye survey of the era, the joy of the film is what a fast, fresh job Nick Moran has done directing it (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"

Tim Robey: Telegraph
"It’s a shame Moran doesn’t pause for breath more often, as he finds poignancy in the film’s all too brief reflective moments that feel like a missed opportunity for adding more emotional depth"

Amber Wilkinson: Screendaily
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