DMS Research - Empire's The 100 Best British Films Ever

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		Dead Man's Shoes (2004) Directed by Shane Meadows Starring Paddy Considine, Toby Kebell, Stuart Wolfenden, Gary Stretch Most films on this list are here primarily because of the person behind the camera. In this case, and with no disrespect to Shane Meadows' assured direction, it's the stunning turn by its star and co-writer, Paddy Considine, that's won it a place. He's the spine of the film, an ex-soldier who returns to his hometown and brings down a world of pain on the men who bullied his younger brother. The result is a sort of Sympathy For Mr Vengeance for Derbyshire, a brutal but strangely compassionate look at a ruthless and violent figure, a sort of slasher movie in reverse. A showcase for a deserving actor, and a perfect example of the indie sector's ability to tackle storylines that studios would shy away from, this is one of the finest British films in years. http://www.empireonline.com/100britishfilms/film.asp?film=27