The Selfish Giant

The Selfish Giant
7.3

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Directed by: Clio Barnard

Overview

A hyperactive boy and his best friend, a slow-witted youth with an affinity for horses, start collecting scrap metal for a shady dealer.

Reviews (2)

  • r96sk (Rated: 7)

    Very much enjoyed this, from a film point of view of course given the dark and saddening tone of the story.

    'The Selfish Giant' is a gritty drama involving two kids who get mixed up in the wrong world. At the beginning I was worried it was going to turn into a cliché-filled, overly stere...

  • griggs79 (Rated: 6)

    The Selfish Giant is an interesting watch—gritty, heartfelt, and beautifully shot, with powerful performances from its young leads. There’s a rawness to it that feels authentic, and the friendship at its centre is touching in that bruised, kitchen-sink way. But as much as I wanted to be moved, som...

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