Simplistic solidarity

Pride (2014)

Directed by Matthew Warchus this film based on real events stars Ben Schnetzer, Joe Gilgun, George Mackay, Paddy Considine, Bill Nighy and Imelda Staunton. During the 1984 miners strike in the UK a group of gay and lesbian activists raise money to help the miners.

As much as this is an interesting story about solidarity of causes much of the film does raise eyebrows at the historical accuracy as the film features many cliches and genre tropes. Some of the humour is too obvious and the film just a little too safe when creating a simplistic feel good piece rather than going deeply into some serious issues that are covered. There are some really good performances from the cast but at times the is a bit too much of a self congratulatory puff piece for my taste which is a real shame.

3/5