Highly Overrated But Still Good

Fantastic!

It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.

Yo, there's no way for me to review this film without saying, take your *insert ethnicity + "ass" here* to see this film,like now. You have to see it in order to know what you're really messing with.

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!

Yet another example of Film Council Money squandered on a so called "worthy" project. "Adulthood" seems as if it was made by someone on a work experience scheme attached to "Eastenders". In other words a totally unrealistic portrayal of life in London.A "film" (actually more like a teatime kids TV programme with swearing) completely devoid of wit, humour, style or intelligence. Infantile, clichéd dialogue, one dimensional characterisation and dreadful acting not worthy of a school play.I sincerely hope the Film Council don't give this director any more money until he grows up and finds something interesting to tell an audience.A sad and depressing indictment of the British film industry at present

Originally just the writer of the first film, Kidulthood, Doctor Who's Noel Clarke also takes the director's chair for this sequel to the hit teenage social drama film. Basically, it has been six years since he killed Trife, and released from prison, Sam Peel (Clarke) can't escape the life he now doesn't want to live anymore. Jay (Dead Set's Adam Deacon), a friend of Trife, wants to get revenge on Sam so much that he is prepared to have him killed. Sam is trying to get the message across to all after him that he no longer wants to create violence, and that he didn't mean to kill Trife. Lexi (EastEnders' Scarlett Alice Johnson) is one of the only people on his side and trying to help him, but at the same time, she is willing to double cross to get what she wants, i.e. drugs. In the end, Sam and Jay confront each other, Jay with a gun and Sam with a baseball bat, and even though Jay can't face killing him, and Sam has tried to give his peace, Jay warns him that it isn't over. Also starring Jacob Anderson as Omen, Ben Drew as Dabs, Danny Dyer as Hayden, Kidulthood's Femi Oyeniran as Moony, Shanika Warren-Markland as Kayla, Kidulthood's Red Madrell as Alisa, Nathan Constance as Ike, Lenny Henry in Pieces' Cornell John as Uncle Curtis and Don Klass as Blammy. Clarke deservedly won the BAFTA for Best Rising Star, he directs the film with great skill. It is a shame not all the same cast could come back, e.g. Jaime Winstone (Ray's daughter) and Rafe Spall (Timothy's son), but it is a great sequel none-the-less. Good!

"Adulthood" was the sequel to "Kidulthood". "Kidulthood" was certainly not a subtle movie and neither was "Adulthood"."Adulthood" was low budget, rough around the edges, harsh, brutal, and totally engrossing. Sometimes the acting of the young cast was variable, but it's best performers - writer/director/lead actor Noel Clarke, Scarlet Alice Johnson (in the role obviously originally intended to be Jamie Winstone's 'Becky' character from "Kidulthood") and Adam Deacon - managed to imbue their roles with a ring of truth."Adulthood" got by on relevance (the debate about gang culture and gun crime is constantly in British newspapers at the moment), raw power and energy. In fact "Adulthood" had enough raw power and energy to silence an unruly audience of mobile phone carrying teenage boys, wearing baseball caps and trousers that were too big for them. At least it did in the screening that I attended. Maybe they were shocked at seeing versions of themselves up on the big screen?I thought that "Adulthood" was as good as "Kidulthood", if not better.There is so much more to Noel Clarke than being known as a "Doctor Who" companion. You mark my words, he is a name to watch.