Last Tango in Croydon
Last Tango in Croydon

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Last Tango in Croydon

2010
Movie
13 min
English

An elderly man, Joe (Keith Barron) is lost, bored and tired of his Care Home existence. In steps young Joe, a bored, lost and smart kid on a trip to visit his Grandma in the home. After a chance meet, the two chat, young Joe and old Joe share a daydream or two and make a connection. There's a little romance and a tango with young Joe's Gran, and a bank heist with a child getaway driver. Old Joe and his nemesis, moody pensioner Arthur, also make a funny duo too.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Metacritic65/100
Google Users70%
Director: Ben WheatleyGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A lonely, middle-aged man named George, who works as a cleaner in a London office, dreams of a different life. He cultivates a friendship with a younger coworker, but his quiet existence is disrupted by a series of increasingly bizarre and violent encounters. George finds himself entangled in a world of petty crime and shifting loyalties, forcing him to confront his own desires and capacity for action.

Critical Reception

Last Tango in Croydon received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its dark humor, unique atmosphere, and performances, particularly from Michael Smiley and Seán Harris. Some found its pacing and narrative unconventional, but many appreciated its distinct style and unsettling tone.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its quirky, unsettling humor and strong lead performances.

  • Noted for its distinctive visual style and unpredictable narrative.

  • Some critics found its slow burn and unconventional structure challenging.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's unique blend of dark comedy and drama, with many highlighting the engaging performances and memorable atmosphere. A portion of viewers found the film's deliberate pacing and ambiguous plot to be less appealing.

Fun Fact

The film was originally conceived as a short but was expanded into a feature-length project due to the creative team's enthusiasm for the characters and the burgeoning narrative.

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