Pure

In the gritty London of the early 1990s, a young woman named Paulie struggles to cope with her mother's heroin addiction and her younger brother's burgeoning involvement in the same destructive world. As Paulie navigates the chaotic environment of drug abuse and poverty, she attempts to maintain a semblance of normalcy and protect her brother from the pitfalls that have consumed their family.

Pure received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for Keira Knightley's performance and the film's unflinching portrayal of addiction. Some critics found the narrative to be somewhat bleak and repetitive, while others lauded its raw emotional power and authentic depiction of the era.

• Praised for Keira Knightley's compelling early performance.

• Noted for its raw and unflinching depiction of drug addiction.

• Some found the story to be bleak and lacking resolution.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a powerful, albeit difficult, watch, with many highlighting Keira Knightley's standout performance as a young woman trying to survive a chaotic environment. Some viewers felt the subject matter was too grim and the ending unsatisfying.

Nominated for the British Independent Film Award for Best Actress (Keira Knightley).

Keira Knightley was only 16 years old when she filmed her role as Paulie, the troubled protagonist.