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Greg Davies: Looking for Kes

2019·Movie

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

A real life story, growing up, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Comedian, actor and ex-English teacher Greg Davies is a lifelong fan of Barry Hines's classic novel A Kestrel for a Knave, the story of Billy Casper training a kestrel as an escape from his troubled home and school life. In this documentary, Greg goes in search of the book's enduring appeal, travelling to Barnsley, where the book was set and where Ken Loach's famous adaptation, Kes, was filmed.
Literary DocumentarySocial CommentaryWorking-Class LifeBritish CinemaNostalgic ReflectionComing-of-Age ThemesCultural ExplorationEducationalPersonal Journey

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Is Greg Davies: Looking for Kes worth watching?

76
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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 8.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Greg Davies: Looking for Kes?

1 h 0 min

Greg Davies: Looking for Kes runs 1 h 0 min.

Is Greg Davies: Looking for Kes based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Greg Davies: Looking for Kes in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.