Director: Rich Peppiatt
Writers: Rich Peppiatt, Naoise Ó Cairealláin, Jj Ó Dochartaigh and Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh
Release Date: 23rd August 2024
Hot Rating: 💥💥💥💥
Release Date: 23rd August 2024
Hot Rating: 💥💥💥💥
Synopsis: Irish rap group Kneecap – Naoise Ó Cairealláin, DJ Próvai, and Mo Chara – play semi-fictionalised versions of themselves in this anarchic and hilarious mockumentary that follows their rise to fame and political activism.
Review: Kneecap is a riotous and unexpectedly poignant film that throws mockumentary conventions and social commentary into a blender, serving up a potent cocktail of language, identity and rebellion in contemporary Belfast. Audiences are dragged along for the ride with the titular rap group as they navigate the complexities of fame, grapple with political tensions, and ultimately find their voice amidst a backdrop of cultural and generational divides. Ó Cairealláin, Próvai, and Chara are utterly believable as themselves, and their natural chemistry and comedic timing makes each scene crackle with frenetic energy. Paired with Michael Fassbender's cameo as Naoise's father adds a layer of surreal humour that throws the whole film delightfully off-kilter. Given the chaos that often ensues, it’s a testament to director Rich Peppiatt skills that Kneecap feels like such a neat balance; the comedic elements controlled alongside the film's more serious undertones, never letting one overshadow the other.
Review: Kneecap is a riotous and unexpectedly poignant film that throws mockumentary conventions and social commentary into a blender, serving up a potent cocktail of language, identity and rebellion in contemporary Belfast. Audiences are dragged along for the ride with the titular rap group as they navigate the complexities of fame, grapple with political tensions, and ultimately find their voice amidst a backdrop of cultural and generational divides. Ó Cairealláin, Próvai, and Chara are utterly believable as themselves, and their natural chemistry and comedic timing makes each scene crackle with frenetic energy. Paired with Michael Fassbender's cameo as Naoise's father adds a layer of surreal humour that throws the whole film delightfully off-kilter. Given the chaos that often ensues, it’s a testament to director Rich Peppiatt skills that Kneecap feels like such a neat balance; the comedic elements controlled alongside the film's more serious undertones, never letting one overshadow the other.
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