gambinialejandra In this drama, Gillen gives personality to a parent who goes trough the painful process of losing an adolescent son. This comments may be contains spoiler. This process as such is lived with nostalgia, reproach of his ex wife and escapism linked with alcohol.Still, a disturbed child attracts the attentions of Tom Carver (Gillen), who sympathizes and tried to help, creating a friendship between them that brings a little hope in the life of Carver.Simultaneously a street episode, related to a gang of teenagers, is becoming a nightmare, affecting all his relationship. Tom lost in concern, finds support in his particular friend, together resolved to make a decision that changes unpredictably the course of things...One aspect to note is the impeccable direction of Simon Blake, in this drama you have the feeling of being part of it, given the excellent acting performance.The director/screenwriter and protagonist respect the characters and narrative never fall into facilities of dialogue, although it's undeniable that in some situations the images speak for themselves and silence is an essential part of the story. Feelings sway in static scenes , memories that trigger and that are aesthetically portrayed.Music and photography express an accompaniment and visual aesthetics that enhance the message of the work and its singular focus.In conclusion, intense drama, excellent acting work, with the additive of a growing psychological thriller.

anshulsahib A gripping thriller that describes the slow loss of control of a man over his life during a short space of time, as he grieves for his dead son and a chance encounter with a local gang member.I went into the cinema to watch this with little knowledge or fore-warning of how demanding this would; the emotion, the drama, the violence.Thoroughly watchable and fascinating, this film takes you on a roller-coaster of London and the characters that inhabit the urban landscape.A wonderful piece of debut film from Blunt Pictures and Producer Colette Delaney Smith, this has won many awards - and rightly so! I look forward with much anticipation to their follow up work.

katiejohnston71 Gripping. Harrowing. Innovative. This film stays with you for days.Director Simon Blake has created an intense, claustrophobic drama, the like of which I haven't seem since the great days of Mike Leigh and Peter Mullen. A powerhouse performance by Aiden Gillen; he captures the essence of a man racked by guilt and loss - his search for redemption is what kept me on the edge of my seat and left me speechless.So refreshing to watch a film as honest as 'Still'; I defy you to see it and remain unchanged.Killer soundtrack. Wonderful stuff.

genuineautonomy As I am a big fan of Ken Loach films, I found Still to be in the spirit of this sort of 'genre'. I was gripped by the performances and really enjoyed watching the actors. The atmosphere and tempo worked for me. I liked the social aspect of the film. The setting of the film was 'real' and did not have some unpretentious 'Hollywood' 3D effects! What a relief!! So I am always looking for a movie that gives real life depiction of social reality and this film did that. i want to see films that show my life or other peoples lives. How the system in place affects our lives externally and also our inner worlds. Good job! I will definitely recommend this film to my friends.