Last Thursday I saw the film Rudy which is a British film made some years ago but released recently. The central character of the film is Rudy, a girl approaching school leaving age and all that that entails. It is a coming-of-age movie set in and around Coventry, England. But this film is not any coming-of-age movie; it has its own special character and qualities and is especially rewarding for those who identify with Coventry and the surrounding area. The film pivots around a tragic event from the recent past: the untimely death of Rudy's mother, which affects the relationship between Rudy and her dad in particular. The film is first rate in many aspects: story line, cast, acting, cinematography, music etc. But perhaps, most importantly, without being dour and gritty, it is the realism that shines through. There are comic moments and extremely colourful characters and in many ways the film is one of a kind. I would have rated this film a 10 if the running time had been slightly less.
Review of Rudy
