Pride

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This is the type of film we should be seeing more and more of for the next few years! I would give Pride an 8/10.

Pride has the kind of story that needs to be heard. It treats LGBTQIA representation incredibly well, it represents AIDs in the correct light, the poverty line, acceptance in general and the importance of family. I mean really even though this will not be the highest rating I give a film this month I still would tell you to see this film above all others because this type of film is important. Furthermore the music in this film was brilliant and I really think set a great atmosphere.

Ben Schnetzer, who played mark, really spearheaded this film in a major way; he absolutely led a lot of the major themes within this film and I can't wait to see him in more things in the future. Andrew Scott, who played Gethin, was a little underused but his talent shines through; he really was enough to melt your heart in this film. Faye Marsay, who played Steph, was a great character; she really had a lot of bite and spirit. Paddy Considine, who played Dai, was just incredibly good at playing this character brimming with support; what was great is how realistic he felt while on screen. Jessica Gunning, who played Sian, was brilliant; she came barreling into every scene with power behind her words and for that she was brilliant. Lisa palfrey, who played Maureen, was the perfect kind of antagonist for this film; someone who was so intolerant that she couldn't even accept help from someone wanting to do the right thing. Imelda Staunton, who played Hefina, was just hilairious and incredibly powerful of a role. Bill Nighy, who played Cliff, was a great role; this man who wasn't quite confident to raise his voice but who wanted change like nothing else.

Dominic West, who played Jonathon, was this spectacular character who won me over so so much. His antics on camera were uplifting and he insured this film wasn't just one serious drama but rather a bit comedic too.

Pride lacked interesting cinematography and editing, it was all a little basic but that didn't take away from the film heaps.

George MacKay, who played Joe, was a rather camp protagonist; his acting wasn't good enough to keep up with the rest of the talent in the film. Joseph Gilgun, who played Mike, wasn't a very good character; he was there to add a bit of information and didn't really feel like a contribution to the story. Menna Trussler, who played Gwen, was a character who's humour was shown in the trailer and that was all to her in the film; she was rather deadpan and uninteresting.