Punches

The Kid (2010)

This British biopic from actor/director Nick Moran stars Rupert Friend, Natasha McElhone, Ioan Gruffudd and Bernard Hill. A young boy deals with abusive parents and tries to find his way in the world.

This film could really have done with a longer run time as it does feel like some of the early parts of the story are giving fairly short shrift with Bernard Hill and Ioan Gruffudd in particular having small parts. What is impressive is how well Natasha McElhone skanks up, I thought her performance was a real departure from the usual roles she takes. Obviously the story of abused boy comes good is not a nice one in places the film is well made and does an adequate job telling the story.

3/5