Develiker terrible... so disappointed.

Bluebell Alcock Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies

Marva-nova Amazing worth wacthing. So good. Biased but well made with many good points.

Phillipa Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

Spikeopath Shane Meadows is fast becoming one of the finest directors to come out of England, his films have such an earthy quality to them it's very hard to imagine that any Englishman can not find one film from his output that they can't identify with. Be it thematically or character wise. Meadows is the man from the street laying out his stories with honesty and gusto awareness. Whether Meadows will ever break out and be a hit outside of the British Isles is highly debatable, his Dead Man's Shoes from 2004 was well received away from his home shores, but you would be hard pressed to find anyone in American multiplexes (for example purposes only) who could tell you who he is, which for a director who has his finger firmly on the pulse of characterisation, that is a crying shame.A Room For Romeo Brass is the tale of two teenage boys who during a fight with some bullies meet gangly loner Morell, as Morell starts to take an unhealthy obsession with Romeo's sister, their friendship is pulled apart, but this is merely the start of Morell's impact as he is about to explode into both of the boys already fractured families.That's all you need to know really, for there is no more to tell, and this is one of Meadows's main strengths, there are no hidden agendas, no allegories of wars, this is just an everyday English housing estate with two families awash with everyday characters. Just how often do you see a loner in your neighbourhood? They are there, are they all like Morell? Well it may be best not to find out eh?Paddy Considine makes his film debut here (thankfully he is now a name across the waters), and his turn as Morell is as scary as it is sad. Anyone who was impressed with his turn as the vengeful Richard in Dead Man's Shoes will be well rewarded here. A young Andrew Shim as Romeo grabs the role with sizzling vitality, a character calling for strength of nature whilst layering in a heartfelt slant that the story benefits from. I must mention big Frankie Harper (Dog in Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels), playing Romeo's estranged father, he gets it absolutely note perfect and I was delighted to see Meadows give him the film's crowning moment.A film that opens with The Specials and closes with The Stone Roses should always appeal to an English heart, but lets get Shane Meadows' work out there to the masses, for here is a man who even gives an end credit mention for the man who turned on the generators, a man making films for the people, about the people in our midsts. 8/10

ElijahCSkuggs Made in 1999 by the talented Shane Meadows, A ROOM FOR ROMEO BRASS is a comedy drama about a pair of middle school best friends and a stranger that rumbles his way into their lives.While fending off a couple, older soccer bullies, Romeo and Gavin are assisted by a stranger named Morell, a lanky twenty-something who though initially seems nice enough, has some serious deep seated issues. Anyhow, the three instantly befriend, and before anyone knows it, Morell is one of the boys. Hanging out, laughing it up, driving around; things seem reasonable enough. It isn't until Morell asks to meet Romeo's sister do things suddenly change for the worse, and a simple prank by Gavin has the sensitive Morell pushing the friends apart.Through intimidation does Morell succeed, and as you continue to watch his character, it's quite obvious that despite his age, Morell emulates his younger friends, only worse; bullying the boys, and inevitably, everyone in his path too cowardly to stand up for themselves.The film is a great character study of friends growing apart, family change, adult responsibilities in a child's world, and where your allegiances will always lie.Paddy Considine is a tour de force as Morell. Every single scene he is in is memorable, maintaining an awkward and darkly humorous atmosphere from start to finish. The whole of the cast is actually great, very authentic, which only adds to the film's earnest and frightening nature.Great film from across the pond. Paddy Considine should have been nominated for an Oscar for this one.

elburritorabbit this is a fantastic gem of a film. romeo and knocks are best friends until the former befriends an interesting character called morell who leads the boys down a dark and violent path in his quest to date romeos sister all the while pushing the previously inseparable boys friendship to the test. great characters all round especially from knocks comical dad and a simultaneously hilarious and disturbing performance from paddy considine - who i first saw in 'stoned' - check both out! the film is directed by shane meadows who has also directed a film called dead mans shoes which my house mate tells me is f****** excellent. i was surprised this film isn't better known because i thought it has lots of potential and a cameo from bob hoskins

bkotherstuff just sitting here watching this and ...wow...Paddy Considine what a great job he does starts of all nice and shy then starts to turn....and man does he turn .....mind you ....whats up with the dad (bill) ...wheres ya balls ....I do like the way Paddy delivers his performance on this on e and think i will try and find out more about his work! This movie is sure worth a look ! the two boys do a delightful job of keeping the flow of the movie even an appearance by bob hoskins is interesting to see. I'm sitting here watching it and wondering if Paddy is going to make a final comeback after getting his beans ...watching with antisipation