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Alistair Olson After playing with our expectations, this turns out to be a very different sort of film.

Scotty Burke It is interesting even when nothing much happens, which is for most of its 3-hour running time. Read full review

Fleur Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

grahamhi 'Common People' is an ensemble movie about a group of everyday Londoners whose lives intertwine in a south London park. It's got some of the feel of Eric Rohmer, being largely character based, but it also has the canny Richard Curtis knack of tapping into universal themes of love, belonging and shared common experience. I think the filmmakers really pull off something unique. It feels like they made a movie about something they genuinely cared about and the resulting film is full of charm, funny, heart-warming, optimistic - I can see why it was so popular with audiences. It celebrates something we all aspire to - to get along together, and appeals to our better nature, which I think is something to be applauded in the often cynical world we live in today. They definitely captured something authentic and genuine about what it's like to live in London today.

anna-54924 I saw this film at my local cinema because one or two of our neighbors were in the supporting cast. I went to see this without too many expectations to support a locally made low budget film. I was so pleasantly surprised, the inventive way the locations were used. The art of bringing together a fantastic mixture of professional and non professional actors. The heartstrings were pulled a good deal. My family also laughed a lot. If you are interested in film give it a go. If you want to see something a little different and get a genuine insight into how well an urban green space in South London can be utilised to project a powerful message and enjoy some great performances, then rent or buy this little beauty. A rare treat.

gerrykerins891 Uplifting and heartwarming story well scripted and a wonderful way to bring the real star of the show, Tooting Bec Common, to the big screen with it's variety of people, characters, social situations, wildlife, trees and general ecology. I have some history on this common having used it as a playground and discovery centre for my children as they grew up and the blend of stories is truly representative of the pattern of life it carries every day. I loved trying to figure out the scene locations, but that's an indulgence for locals. The social documentary also stands out in it's own right. Well done and to the cast and crew for bringing such an adventurous and brave production to fruition.

Maria Simmans Shot entirely on one South London Common,this film celebrates the diversity of "ordinary" people in an "ordinary" location.Stories expected and startling,brought to the screen by some beautifully crafted and often understated performances.You may never look at a park bench in quite the same way again.... When I booked my ticket to see the film at Clapham Picture House and realised it was 90 minutes long,I did wonder if there might be some boring bits.Not the case as the action is perfectly measured and moves around the Common.Judging from the reactions around me,it was great to recognise favourite spots too! Go while you can,I am planning a second visit.Stay if you can for the Q & A session for more insight on the making of this great film.