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Excellent! <em>'Urban Hymn'</em> is much more heartfelt and meaningful than I thought it would be. It avoids doing the usual, over-the-top thing of making every kid in the film a wannabe gangster and making them all silly criminals. Don'...
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Urban Hymn
2015
Movie
114 min
English
Set against the backdrop of the 2011 UK summer riots, Jamie, a young female offender who possesses a remarkable voice, meets a determined social worker who inspires her to use it.
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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Michael Caton-Jones•Genres: Drama, War
Plot Summary
During the Second World War, a group of young women are evacuated from London to a remote estate in Scotland. Under the stern guidance of their teachers, they must navigate the challenges of wartime life, forging bonds and discovering their resilience. The film explores themes of friendship, loss, and the impact of conflict on young lives.
Critical Reception
Urban Hymn received a generally mixed to positive reception. Critics often praised the performances, particularly from the lead actresses, and the film's atmospheric portrayal of wartime Britain. However, some found the pacing to be uneven and the narrative occasionally predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for strong performances, especially from its female ensemble cast.
Appreciated for its atmospheric setting and depiction of wartime challenges.
Some reviews noted a predictable plot and inconsistent pacing.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not widely available, but reviews often highlight the film's emotional core and character development.
Fun Fact
The film was originally titled 'The evacuation' before being changed to 'Urban Hymn'.
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