Neds

 

Neds 2010

• Director: Peter Mullan
• Seen by this director: The Magdalena Sisters
• Based on the novel: no
• Cast: Conor McCarron, Peter Mullan
• Personal “oh yeah him/her” reaction, i.e. have seen this actor in:
• Peter Mullan – Sunshine on Leith, The Liability, Tyrannosaurus, Red Riding, Stone of Destiny, Boy A, Children of Men, The Magdalena Sisters, My Name Is Joe, Trainspotting, The Shallow Grave, Riff-Raff
• Why? Possibly good
• Seen: 17 December 2024      

       The title refers to non-educational delinquents in Glasgow in the 1970s. John (McCarron) is a good student but he’s bullied by teachers, classmates and his abusive father (Mullan).

       He turns to crime and bullying himself.

       It’s a film to respect for daring to take on the subject but it does not work for me because the lead does not convince as John. Fatal miscasting. Sorry. 

2* of 5