Synopsis
Narrowly avoiding jail, new dad Robbie vows to turn over a new leaf. A visit to a whisky distillery inspires him and his mates to seek a way out of their hopeless lives.
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Cast
- Paul BranniganRobbie
- Siobhan ReillyLeonie
- John HenshawHarry
- Gary MaitlandAlbert
- William RuaneRhino
- Jasmin RigginsMo
- Scott DymondWilly
- Scott KyleClancy
- Neil LeiperSniper
- James CaseyDougie
Recommendations
- 88
Chicago Sun-Times
Loach's realism always carries a distinct sense of humor, volatility and, most alarmingly in this hypercapitalist new century, a socialist passion for The People. - 83
Portland Oregonian
Although some of the accents are so thick it's difficult to understand the dialogue (where are the subtitles when we need them?) the performances feel genuine. - 80
The Guardian
Ken Loach's latest collaboration with screenwriter Paul Laverty is warm, funny and good-natured. It's a freewheeling social-realist caper – unworldly and at times almost childlike. - 80
Total Film
For all its bleak edges, The Angels’ Share warms like a sip of the good stuff. - 80
New York Magazine (Vulture)
The Angels’ Share is a rare upbeat Ken Loach comedy — and a wee dram of bliss. Set in Scotland, it has a blessedly funny overture. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
A few clumsy touches do not seriously diminish the charm of a film that is ultimately a heart-warming celebration of kindness, friendship and forgiveness. Like a fine whisky, the angry old man of British social realism seems to be mellowing with age. It suits him. - 70
Variety
An amiable comedy about young Glaswegian roughnecks discovering the world of whisky, The Angels’ Share finds helmer Ken Loach and long-term screenwriting partner Paul Laverty in better, breezier form than their rebarbative prior effort, “Route Irish.” - 60
Empire
Like good whisky, Loach is mellowing and becoming subtler with age — though a swift chug still has a bit of a kick.
