"Dead Man's Shoes" (2004) Directed by Shane Meadows

“God will forgive them. He’ll forgive them and allow them into Heaven. I can’t live with that”.

“Richard” (Paddy Considine) As a soldier returning to his home town, this is Considine in a thunderous performance. Minimal dialogue, but it’s every gesture, every look, every aggressive stance that elevate this performance to greatness. Fiercely protective of his brother Anthony, his loyalty and undying love shines through in their dual scenes and shows the human Richard, the loving, caring nature and sweet smiles reserved only for those we truly love. Living in a disused farm building and without transport, the brothers walk everywhere and Richard, the dominant of the two, is always seemingly two steps ahead. Leading from the front as per his army training but always his younger brother’s guide, mentor, and his shining light for life. Always in control, methodical and professional yet when challenged, a frightening powerhouse of force, brutal aggression and vengeance. From bouncing on his toes like a boxer before a big fight, to an unremitting aggressive stare that lingers and never relents, it’s a stunning performance from Considine.

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The above opening paragraph is taken from my original spoiler free review of "Dead Man's Shoes" I originally penned and published nearly a decade ago, transferred to my Medium blog site on 6th January 2023 and which can now be read in full and for free via my Substack blog site and updated original article linked immediately below:

https://ramblingmusings666.substack.com/p/dead-mans-shoes-2004-c06500527a7e

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