From British director Shane Meadows (This Is England), who takes the helm for this monochromatic childhood drama, "Somers Town" follows 2 teenage boys Tomo and Marek, both newcomers to London, adrift in an adult world, who develop a mutual trust and acceptance through an unlikely friendship over the course of a hot summer, and their efforts not to turn out like their aimless fathers - but it's only a matter of time before Marek's dad discovers what's going on...Shane hits the spot with this short but sweet slice of good natured comedy, surprisingly, as it’s essentially an extended black & white advert for a train station. It is proof that there are all sorts of teenage lives going on in Britain, and sometimes, their most magical moments take place on dead-end streets. "Somers Town" is one of the most charming coming-of-age films in years, everything about this film says "gentle and tender," from the friendship between the two boys -- I've to use all kind of words to say that "Somers Town" is a charming, hilarious, witty, uplifting, heartwarming, and funny gem with a heart of gold.
"Somers Town" released by Film Movement, and opens at Film Forum in Manhattan on last Wednesday, through July 28. The DVD will be available to subscribers on August, and available to the public on December 8, 2009.
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