London Town

London Town tries to swallow a coming of age story amidst poverty, drugs and the Clash. It can't accomplish all it desires, but Rhys Meyers brings a good energy.

It's an amazing film

A true story and also best movie of 2016

Not sure why some reviewers think this film is just a run-of-the-mill coming of age story...there are plenty of elements that aren't run of the mill and also serve to highlight the social context of the period. I thought it was serious and winsome at the same time--a rare combination. Never sappy but sweet in a satisfying way, and thoughtful enough to ensure that grittier aspects of the time are there on the periphery.

It was a light-hearted movie. Good fun.

Nice coming of age film with Rhys-Meyers a standout as a rocker in the 70s.

Big hearted punk fairy tale perfectly pitched for teens of all ages.

James and I really enjoyed this lil Clash musical! Highly recommended if you remember the Punk Rock Era!

This terrific coming-of-age story tells the story of a 15-year-old boy growing up in punk-era London and his unlikely friendship with Joe Strummer of the Clash. Jonathan Rhys Meyers is perfect casting as Strummer, but young Daniel Huttlestone as Shay is the movie's heart.

Whenever fifteen year old awkward teen Shay is introduced, the reply is always "Guevara?" It's a good-bad line, much like the herky-jerky nature of this well-meaning movie. "London Town" is a coming of age story amidst the explosive background that was England in the late seventies, set to the music and vitriol spirit of The Clash. Caught in a private maelstrom of his own - thrust into parenting his little sister, and keeping the family piano business afloat - Shay is swept up into intoxicating big city punk life courtesy of a bubblegum snapping lass. Ah, puppy punk love. Rather quickly and surprisingly often, Shay is running into lead singer and political spokesman of a snotty generation, Joe Strummer, and gets immersed in the London scene. It's a dream - nightmare scenario, filled with exciting adventures and lower-class struggles. In short: perfect movie fodder. "London Town" almost pulls it off, but relies a bit too much on The Clash angle instead of focusing on the family. Still it has plenty of charm, and the music of course, is spectacular.