It's 3:07am and two girls burst into a run down London toilet. Joanne is crying her eyes out and her clothing is ripped. Kelly's face is bruised and starting to swell. Duncan Allen lies in his bathroom bleeding to death. Duncan's son finds his father and wants answers. Derek – Kelly's pimp – needs to find Kelly or it will be him who pays.
Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award6 wins & 6 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
fresh:
Its tautness is satisfying. Not one line of dialogue is superfluous, not one take is a second too long.
– Philip Marchand,
Toronto Star,
18 Apr 2008
fresh:
From the near-hysteria of this compelling opening sequence, Paul Andrew Williams's taut, tough and thoroughly satisfying drama grips the viewer and never lets go until its brutal, surprising conclusion.
– Jennie Punter,
Globe and Mail,
18 Apr 2008
rotten:
A gritty British gangster film that leaves a bitter aftertaste, Paul Andrew Williams' London to Brighton is as technically assured as it is ultimately superfluous.
– Frank Scheck,
Hollywood Reporter,
20 Feb 2008
fresh:
The film is a calling card for its sure-handed rookie director, Paul Andrew Williams, who expertly turns up the suspense knob while establishing a thick sense of doom amid grimy settings.
– Kyle Smith,
New York Post,
8 Feb 2008
fresh:
Very good but very grim, Paul Andrew Williams' punishing debut doesn't pull many punches -- although the characters certainly field their share of body blows.