Borrowed Time (2012)
7/10
Make my tea.....
6 March 2014
Warning: Spoilers
There is only one other review on this site as of 7/3/14, and it's obviously been submitted by a studio plant.

In most cases, it's because the film isn't very good, and hopefully word of mouth will garner interest. But here, there is no need, because it's a good story, with elements of the film foundation projects made in the seventies.

Kevin is one of those never do wells you find on every single council settee, but of course, he has a heart of gold.

Looking at a carriage clock, he is approached by Ninja Nigel, and is offered some work to earn quick cash. When the job goes awry, Nigel demands money to be paid by a certain time, or he will hurt him.

Kevin's friends advise him to steal from the old man Philip who lives on his own, and then an unlikely bond occurs...

Its nothing you've never seen before,the two main characters are the stuff of predictability, but it's the support that really get the film going. Ninja Nigel is hilarious, and reminds you of all the tough kids at school who had a following, but were really lonely, and Kevin's sister is always disappointed, but the performance is so good, you forgive the clichés.

The chemistry between Kevin and Philip is wonderful as the father/son bonding carries on.

Its nothing original, it won't inspire you to be a better person or change anything.

It just entertains In a way that hasn't been done in a very long time.
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