Simply A Masterpiece

It's complicated... I really like the directing, acting and writing but, there are issues with the way it's shot that I just can't deny. As much as I love the storytelling and the fantastic performance but, there are also certain scenes that didn't need to exist.

The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Noel Clarke has excelled himself again, with this intensely driven follow up to Kidulthood. Six years have gone by and a lot has changed. Our characters, more grown up and wiser. But for Jay, a score needs to be settled, where Sam has just got out of prison, and as by example in a couple of flashbacks, we see it was no picnic. Our free Sam, soon senses his cards are marked, days numbered, where he must find Jay before Jay finds him, where we do know Sam would kick his ass, as it's just not Jay whose after him. Much to my delight was an early scene with Danny Dyer who sets Sam straight over an old flame. Adulthood is just as entertaining as Kidulthood, where Clarke doesn't drop his guard, not letting us forget the pull no punches intensity of Kidulthood. Talented Clarke, knows what he wants and goes for it, making him one of the most impressive young directors I've seen. There are some intense and frightening moments, if some humorous ones too, like when a girl sets Jay straight in table manners. There's also a twist you could say near the end, where one warring party, comes face to face with someone, too close to kill. All the characters here have shown change, Sam in one eighty degree, Jay for the worst. That's what I really liked about the film, and in spite of all the bad shite Sam has done, you really want him to come out in one piece, the hero. Definitely for fans of Kidulthood.

For my reviews on Kidulthood and Adulthood, I rate both films 10/10 to level with the low ratings these films have unfairly received. Under-rated talent!This is a fantastic follow-up to Kidulthood, packed with the haunting past of Sam's life. This time the viewers follow a journey from his perspective, starting from the day he walks out of prison and onto the streets he once called home. On his first day into freedom, he must deal with the consequences of murdering Trife and being the cold-hearted teen he once was. But throughout it all, the viewers are shown a vulnerable, almost frightened, side to Sam the bully. In a strange way, you almost start to respect who he has become as he tries to find his way back in life.Excellent acting all round, thumbs up to the actress playing Lexi, her portrayal of the character was on point. Again, great visuals and love the directing of both films - love the slide screens in some shots and the angles/lighting in others that give it a more dark/gritty effect.Packed with emotion and deep conflict, this is a film that brings forward many questions about where life is heading for youth in today's London.I was worried that Adulthood would not be as good as Kidulthood, but I had no reason to worry; this is on the same level of epic and realness, although I'd say it is deeper and less humorous which makes it as hard-hitting as it is.Also, the actor playing Jay is an absolute talent. Watching him from the first film to this, his impact on the screen is amazing. Especially loved his last scene of the film in which he gives an outstanding performance, as does Noel Clarke. That particular scene is now on my list of top movie scenes of all-time.Another round of applause to Noel Clarke for his outstanding, raw and matchless talent. Please do keep them coming!

I just watched Adulthood this evening ,and i thought that it was a brilliant film that carried on from where kidulthood ended. It begins where Sam Peel is released from jail for killing Trife after six years. he is forced to see the people that he left behind that night and to face the consequences for what he did to them, after he murdered Trife all those years ago. A lot of things have changed since Sam has been released from jail, and a new gang of people are after him. I think that Sam was a fantastic actor in the film. as well as all the other actors that showed how hard it is to live life on the streets of London without getting involved in gun or knife crimes. The film featured a lot of strong violence. I think that the film gives out a strong message to young people in Britain theses days not to get involved with violence

Two years ago there was a hard hitting gritty British film released called Kidulthood. A drama about inner city kids and their way of life. Adulthood it the follow up set 6 years later and not only has multi talented lead actor , writer and director Noel Clarke managed to recapture the feel of the first movie , he has managed to better it. After Sam Peel is released from jail for killing Trife, he finds difficulty adjusting to life on the outside. He is forced to confront the people he hurt, trying to find out which one is seeking revenge on him. While Sam tries to cope with the effect his actions had on the people he knew, he finds himself being hunted by a group of young thugs, who seem to be following the same path as Sam had in the past – but why are they hunting him and who are they?Sam's first day of freedom will be one he never forgets and as important in his life as the one that lost him his freedom in the first place. Sam is about to go from Kidulthood to Adulthood, if he survives …If you read the British tabloids you would think that London was full of gun toting , knife wielding teenagers eager to kill anybody who gets in their way. Of coarse it's not true, London is no worse than any other big city but small truths like that don't sell newspapers.Noel Clarke has made a film that brings the life of these young adults to a wider audience. None of the characters are likable in fact they are a bloody annoying bunch . They are either using drugs , having sex or fighting and although they aren't the sort of people you would want to mix with you still somehow end up feeling concerned for their plight . Especially convicted Murderer Sam.You don't have to have seen Kidulthood to enjoy Adulthood if enjoy is the right word to use. It's a film to admire rather than enjoy because of it's dark nature.The cinematography is fantastic . There are shots of London that are breathtaking but i can't see the London tourist board asking to use them!There is one scene in particular where we seen three situations being played out on the same screen with each scenario moving in different directions. It's a very clever sequence and unlike anything i have seen before.It takes a while to get used to the street slang that is used and times and i could have done with some subtitles myself and I'm from London !God knows what the American audience will make of Adulthood but i was really impressed with it. Alongside "Sugarhouse" it's one of the best British movies i have seen this year.Noel Clarke should be proud of Adulthood.8 out of 10