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Junkhearts (15)

Drama

Frank is an ex-soldier, haunted by a violent past. He lives alone, drowning his nightmares with alcohol. Christine - smart and successful... on the surface, tackles life as a single working mother by immersing herself in drugs, parties and sex. Lynette, a young rough sleeper watches Christine stumble out of a club whilst she sits in the cold waiting for loose change to fall on her lap; her luck seems to change when she meets Frank who despite his misgivings, offers her a place to stay.


The critical consensus

Strong cast, disappointing characters and a plot that's as thin as discount plonk.

**(*)(*)(*)Damon Wise, Empire Online, 01/11/2011

It’s an impressive two-hander about sensitive souls facing stark realities – the lovers who life forces to become fighters.

***(*)(*)Matt Glasby, Total Film, 03/11/2011

A gritty, self-assured directorial debut.

Lee Griffiths, Little White Lies, 03/11/2011

This is a tough film, and it isn't perfect: it works best when Marsan is on the screen, and we are inside his agonised day-to-day reality.

***(*)(*)Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 03/11/2011

It’s a film that has to be praised for Marsan and Reid’s heroic efforts to make such cliché-ridden character types feel believable.

**(*)(*)(*)Alistair Harkness, The Scotsman, 25/11/2011

Tinge Krishnan's London-set debut feature is rough and ready in parts, and its take on urban society is hardly cheering, but Marsan holds it together and the whole is heartfelt.

***(*)(*)Alison Rowat, The Herald, 06/01/2012

Junkhearts (15)

Where and when?

Glasgow Film Theatre, Glasgow from Wednesday January 11, 2012. Followed by a Q&A with the director.. More info: http://www.glasgowfilm.org/theatre/

General release. Check local listings for show times.

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