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Rocks

2019

Sarah Gavron

Bukky Bakray, Kosar Ali, D'angelou Osei Kissiedu, Shaneigha-Monik Greyson ...

6.2

400

Drama Rocks is a teenager with big dreams for the future, brilliant loyal friends, and a little if rather cheeky adoring brother, Emmanuel. Rocks loves going to school (just like any other youngster) and lives a full and exciting life in East London with her friends. Rocks’ world is turned upside down when she comes home from school to find that her mother is gone, leaving a little money and a note giving no other explanation than “I'm sorry”. [+]

	Author	Review
United States	Stephen Farber The Hollywood Reporter	"This potent work about stolen childhood deserves attention because of the freshness of the cast and because it confirms that Gavron is a director to watch.	POS
United States	Amy Nicholson Variety	"[A] credible, small and deeply human film (...) Gavron’s style recalls 'The Bicycle Thief' redone in rich colors with a hip afro-beat soundtrack."	POS
	Kaleem Aftab Cineuropa	"There are heavy themes, but that doesn't stop it from being a fun adventure that delves deep into the angst that comes with being a teenager."	POS
United Kingdom	Wendy Ide Screendaily	"There’s a crackling, raucous energy to Sarah Gavron’s dynamic [film] (...) It’s an energy that brilliantly conveys the jostling of still-forming personalities in a group of teenage girls."	POS
United Kingdom	Peter Bradshaw The Guardian	"[It] boasts wit, a dynamic cast and a piercing sadness (...) This film is such a rush of vitality. It rocks (…) Rating: ★★★★★ (out of 5)"	POS
United Kingdom	Damon Wise The Times	"It’s a heartfelt story, told by an energetic cast of new and interesting faces, but it felt too small to be at the TIFF, opening the festival’s competitive Platform section (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 5)"	NEU
United Kingdom	Robbie Collin Telegraph	"A wildly charming celebration of teen potential (...) It’s a pleasure to behold (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"	POS
United Kingdom	Lewis Knight Mirror	"Gavron helms a moving and authentic coming-of-age tale headed by a startling turn from lead actress Bukky Bakray (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"	POS
Ireland	Tara Brady Irish Times	"A lippy, funny, electrifying teen drama (...) Created by a mostly female crew, starring the most charismatic cast of the year (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"	POS

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