Just Jim (2015 film)
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| Directed by | Craig Roberts |
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| Written by | Craig Roberts |
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| Music by | Michael Price |
| Cinematography | Richard Stoddard |
| Edited by | Stephen Haren |
Production company |
Vox Pictures |
| Distributed by | Soda Pictures |
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Running time | 84 minutes[1] |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | £300,000 |
Just Jim is a 2015 British black comedy film written and directed by Craig Roberts in his directorial debut. The film stars Roberts as a lonely Welsh teenager who is given the chance to increase his popularity when a cool American (Emile Hirsch) moves in next door.
Cast
- Craig Roberts as Jim
- Emile Hirsch as Dean
- Ryan Owen as Michael
- Charlotte Randall as Jackie
- Nia Roberts as Mum
- Aneirin Hughes as Dad
- Mark Lewis Jones as Donald
- Sai Bennett as Michelle
- Trystan Gravelle as John
- Richard Harrington as Headmaster
- Helen Griffin as Beatrice
- Darragh Mortell as The Bed Boy
Release
The film premiered at South by Southwest on 14 March 2015 and was released in the United Kingdom on 25 September 2015.
Reception
The film has received generally positive reviews from critics, holding an 80% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.[2] John DeFore of The Hollywood Reporter states in his review: "A misshapen but nicely dressed coming-of-age film."[3] Fionnuala Halligan of ScreenDaily says "As a directorial debut, though, Just Jim is an encouraging start for Roberts, should he ever wish to give up the day job."[4]
References
- ↑ "JUST JIM (15)". British Board of Film Classification. 10 August 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
- ↑ "Just Jim on Rotten Tomatoes". Rotten Tomatoes.
- ↑ John DeFore (2 April 2015). "'Just Jim': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
- ↑ "'Just Jim': Review". Fionnuala Halligan. ScreenDaily.com. 16 March 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
External links
- Just Jim on IMDb
- Just Jim at Rotten Tomatoes