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85 out of 100

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7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

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  • Starring: Lennie James, Steve Coogan
  • Summary: Spanning from the late 1970's to the early 1990's, this is the story of the Manchester music scene, as seen by the founders of the legendary Factory Records label.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Jonathan Curiel
    100
    Funny, riveting look at the music scene that ruled Manchester, England, from 1976 to 1992.
  2. Christian Science Monitor
    Reviewed by: David Sterritt
    100
    Extravagant and funny it is, and also quite dark at times.
  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    Shines with a kind of inspired madness.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. NazaraiA.
    10
    Great look at the early punk scene in Manchester. I do agree with some of the user critics that the first half of the film is kind of slow but that critique is probably due to it's psuedo-documentary style (I found it compelling enough as a teen viewer however). Halfway through the running time of the film is when things start to pick up and the punk transforms from new wave and into the early rave scene. Loving electronica and being born in 86' and missing out on the early scene it was a great 'ear' opener albeit knowing all the artists featured. Steve Coogan's performance is truly original, one of the best i've seen lately in modern cinema. Don't see this if you're just looking for a comedy; If you're a fan of music, and can appreciate some oddball humor you won't be disappointed.… Expand
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  2. AshleighW
    10
    Great Movie!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. ERG1008
    6
    The fall & rise of Anthony (Tony) H. Wilson & his part in Manchester's cultural uprisings. It looked a lot of fun to make but I found it a bit too self-indulgent. Steve Coogan does tend to be more like Alan Partridge than Wilson although there are some similarities. The Joy Division bits seem a bit lame now, especially if you've watched the fantastic Control. Great performances by Danny Cunningham as Shaun Ryder & Andy Serkis as Martin Hannett though.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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