Awaydays

The performances are good, actually - particularly Bell's - but the film lacks any context... Ultimately, what's it all about, pussycat? No idea.

Bell's wholehearted performance and the film's convincingly scuzzy atmosphere don't make up for the big hole in the script.

There's no shortage of movies about Britain's mean streets and, for the most part, Awaydays runs with the pack.

[T]his is the tale of Carty and Elvis and, when the focus is on them, the film shines despite the grim feel that permeates every scene.