Urban Hymn (2015)


Set against the backdrop of the 2011 UK summer riots, Jamie, a young female offender who possesses a remarkable voice, meets a determined social worker who inspires her to use it.

Urban Hymn (2015)

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Released Year: 2015
Runtime: 114 minutes
Genre: Crime, Drama
Directors: Michael Caton-Jones
Writers: Nick Moorcroft

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Set against the backdrop of the 2011 UK summer riots, Jamie, a young female offender who possesses a remarkable voice, meets a determined social worker who inspires her to use it.

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80
CineVue - Jamie Neish
Led by a trio of tremendous performances from its female leads, Wright, front and centre as Jamie, is the stand-out.
80
Total Film - James Mottram
It’s heavy-handed, but with such fine performances from the youngsters, aided by the ever-reliable Shirley Henderson (as a social worker), that it’s hard not to get sucked into this tragic tale.
80
The New York Times - Neil Genzlinger
If Urban Hymn starts with that familiar dynamic, it stays surprisingly fresh thanks to three fine performances and a willingness to be uncompromising.
70
Los Angeles Times - Kimber Myers
Urban Hymn is so carefully and lovingly made by director Michael Caton-Jones and his leads that it’s hard to begrudge the British drama its familiar premise, especially as you squint at the screen through tears.
60
The Guardian - Mike McCahill
A mixed bag, but one that comes good in its closing stretch, working its way towards a place of quiet power.

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