Metascore
79 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. 100
    It remains one of the most wrenching films about adolescent angst, thanks largely to the performance of Phil Daniels.
  2. Reviewed by: Staff (Not credited)
    80
    Sting, as the weekend super-Mod whose image collapses when he's revealed to work as a bellhop, cuts a slick dash in the dancehall sequences.
  3. 75
    Plays more like a gritty, episodic British independent film powered by a soundtrack of Who songs that illuminate the main character's turbulent emotions.
  4. Roddam's minor but imaginative 1979 movie.
  5. This ode to wrestling one's way out of youth's shell holds up surprisingly well.
  6. As a document of rockin, youth rebellion, the film lodges perfectly between "American Graffiti" and "Trainspotting."
User Score

Universal acclaim- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. helenm.
    10
    Best film ever maded its ashame their not around today if this film wasnt maded others wouldnt of been maded brilliant bring back the mods.