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Pure

2002

Gillies MacKinnon

Keira Knightley, Molly Parker, Harry Eden, David Wenham ...

6.4

666

Drama Following the death of her husband, 10-year-old Paul's mother Mel comes to rely on an old friend, Lenny, who is also a pimp and dealer. Soon Paul must take care of both his mother and his younger brother. When Mel's friend and fellow user dies, Paul must confront the fear that has been gathering in the pit of his stomach: having lost his father, his mother too may abandon him. Even with his limitations as a child, he takes action to stop this from happening. [+]

	Media	Author	Review
		Roger Ebert rogerebert.com	"[Eden's performance is] strong, sure, touching (...) One of the movie's intriguing qualities is that its horrors take place within a world that is not as cruel and painful as we know it could be (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"
		Alan Morrison Empire	"Think Leigh is too theatrical and Loach too grim? Then Mackinnon's ability to place human dramas and social issues inside a visually cinematic frame is just what you're looking for (…) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Nev Pierce BBC	"The conclusion undermines a thoughtful treatment of a serious subject, tilting the enterprise towards triteness and sentimentality (…) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		David Stratton Variety	"MacKinnon’s career thus far has been uneven, but 'Pure' is certainly one of his most achieved productions to date"
		Ed Gonzalez Slant	"Though compellingly acted, 'Pure's kitchen-sink realism is spit and polished to the point that the story exudes a disconcertingly cheery affection for the lives of its characters (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"

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