I, Daniel Blake

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  • 2016


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$ 15 Million
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Positive Reviews 118
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Average Rating 4.0/5
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3.2
The movie is plenty affecting when it sticks to credible, low key difficulties faced with weary decency; there was no need to crank the pathos up to 1 .. Av Club
4.5
This time hes given us an urgent societal drama, one that serves as a scathing remonstrance of austerity Britain and the cracks within the welfare sys .. Den Of Geek
4.5
But thats part of the charm of I, Daniel Blake it manages to be a touchingly funny film about contemporary issues without coming across as political p .. We Got This Covered
4.0
Emotionally involving and gut wrenching throughout, Loach and Laverty unnecessarily overplay the pathos at the films conclusion.But I guarantee that t .. Austin Chronicle
4.5
Its a story about bureaucracies and the failure of social safety nets, a tale all too recognizable among citizens in todays most well off countries. Austin Chronicle
4.0
It shares its purpose with some humour and a whole load of passion and fury. Time Out
4.5
And it marks the beginning of what will be a long and tedious process for him. Collider
4.5
It is a heart wrenching conversation, punctuated with Daniels wit (Johns is a stand up comedian). Collider
4.0
Then theres another issue: I, Daniel Blake is such a film of and about this moment you suspect it might not age terribly well.Perhaps youll even hope .. Paste Magazine
3.1
Aside from some glimmers of humor early on, it is relentlessly bleak and not terribly subtle as it attempts to create an abiding feeling realism.But L .. Rogerebert
3.0
Johns frankness and open heart provide every absurdity in the film with its much needed voice of reason and humanity. The Young Folks
3.0
Problem is the story is a little too familiar to be saved by its impeccable direction and harrowingly effective acting. The Young Folks
4.5
Acclaimed filmmaker Ken Loach is a master at capturing the day to day of British life, and this film, which won the coveted Palm DOr award at the Cann .. Ny Daily News
3.1
Loach meticulously tracks the Catch 22s that force the injured or the unlucky into poverty there is one heartbreaking scene in a food bank but ultimat .. The Globe And Mail
5.0
Very few directors are willing to take as their subject the poverty of working class people. Spirituality And Practice
3.5
Its not something that comes natural to him, preferring to stay in the realm of the real, with behavioral authenticity prized most highly by the laude .. Blu Ray
4.4
The material is grim, but it comes to life, and feels more like observing than receiving a lecture. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.0
Their story is one of poor people making day to day choicessome good, some bad, but almost all of them desperate. Chicago Reader
3.0
Camilla watched I, Daniel Blake 15, 100 mins Keeping Up with the Joneses 12A, 105 mins The new Ken Loach film, I, Daniel Blake, is a small, sad, claus .. The Times
4.0
While Allens movies consistently rehashed the familiar stew of quirkily neurotic protagonists in erotically mismatched encounters, Loach seemed perenn .. The Times
4.0
Review Our Score by Damon Wise The dark horse winner of the Palme dOr at the 2016 Cannes film festival, I, Daniel Blake is a small film about unheard .. Radio Times
3.0
Loach ends the movie a little awkwardly with a set piece speech that feels contrived. Independent
4.4
Working stiffs getting screwed by the system that theme has always cut deep with veteran British filmmaker Ken Loach.An old school social realist, the .. Rolling Stone
4.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
3.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
4.0
The concept album that is Arethas Gold follows the chronology of Aretha Franklins hits, all released in 1967 and 1968, apex years of the decade not ju .. Pop Matters
3.8
Ive often found his films to be more socially aware than dramatically involving and wondered why he didnt simply make documentaries instead of the mid .. Cs Monitor
4.5
At films end, youll cry, youll applaud, youll come away heartened and ennobled. Film Journal
5.0
Blessed with exceptional lead performances from Dave Johns and Hayley Squires, Loach crafts a gut wrenching tragicomic drama (about a monumental farce .. The Guardian
4.0
The scene is a brutal, tactless evocation of what unthinkable things hunger might do. The Guardian
4.0
He wont let up, and at times the vibe is almost suffocating.But Johns makes it all bearable. Az Central
4.0
Its touching to watch them bolster their self esteem by finding ways to help one another. Smh
4.4
This is a simple story about a hot topic. Its wonderfully told, full of deep compassion, scalding rage and surprising humor. Its not to be missed. Star Tribune
3.0
Loach is a remarkably accomplished film maker, with an amazing body of work, but this is not him at the top of his game. Which is not to say I dont re .. Daily Mail
4.2
type Movie genre Drama Limited Release Date 12/23/16 runtime 100 minutes performer Dave Johns, Hayley Squires director Ken Loach Current Status In Sea .. Ew
4.0
In a country where the system promises so much less, a mans dignity is even more precious. Slate
4.0
Despite its flaws and predictability, its hard not to be won over by the warmth of its human spirit, as it confronts a subject that sadly remains just .. Flim List
4.0
But it manages to make you feel seething anger in a way that will see many on the right leaning end of the spectrum dismiss it as leftie propaganda. Film Inquiry
4.0
Loach scans the contemporary landscape, and instead of a firebrand approach of stereotype, delivers a film of immense sadness. Empire
4.0
This is a powerful, beautiful, and depressing drama about dignity in the face of humiliation. Common Sense Media
4.0
Reservations aside about how realistic the situation is to the real world, the film definitely cuts deep and is an admirable reminder that the working .. Flickering Myth
4.5
Indeed, and throughout his solid career, this director never needed special effects or modern techniques to create a powerful film. Flim Threet
5.0
Politically, of course, it cleaves to the left, yet by temperament it shrinks from progress. New Yorker
2.5
Both principal actors have a strong enough sense of their characters, even as theyre pulled into increasingly harrowing places, to make the film a mor .. Slant Magazine
3.8
If the movie ultimately descends into awkward obviousness and didacticism, its sharply observed drama and radiant central performances make it well wo .. Washington Post
3.5
Anyone who has spent 48 minutes on the phone waiting for a customer service representative can identify with the mounting impatience of the title char .. The New York Times
4.2
There was a lingering sense that the passion might have gone, but the great social realist has returned to the Croisette this year with fire in the be .. The Film Stage
3.8
Daniels plight is one side of the social coin that pits a man against a monolith of red tape designed to hold off paying benefits until every I is dot .. Reeling Reviews
3.8
Daniels plight is one side of the social coin that pits a man against a monolith of red tape designed to hold off paying benefits until every I is dot .. Reeling Reviews
5.0
Unlike many deeply emotional films that move you to gobs of tears, there is no catharsis to be had here. Flickfilosopher
4.0
It would be easy to underestimate the quiet brilliance of this moving film. The Irish Times
4.0
But despite those flaws, the film is anchored by incisive characterizations rich in integrity and heart, and by an urgent simplicity in its storytelli .. Hollywood Reporter
3.5
Loachs film is a sour satire in which the joke is that the real life system has caught up with the science fiction that mocked it 30 years ago. The Atlantic
3.0
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4.8
It takes a special filmmaker to maintain such constancy of purpose. Coles Mithey
3.5
Very quickly, Loach and longtime collaborator Paul Laverty establish their signature milieu of life vs. the state with a testy/funny voiceover exchang .. Los Angeles Times
4.4
What transpires is heartbreaking in its destructive authenticity. Movie Freak
4.5
With the right handling, the movie has a chance to connect with audiences as few Loach films ever have.Its a work of scalding and moving relevance. Variety
4.5
And nor should you on this film or this man.This is a kitchen sink hymn for the indomitable spirit of the common man. Consequence Of Sound
4.4
I, Daniel Blake speaks to anyone whos ever had to deal with our horrible modern world, made up of equal parts Kafka and Orwell ... Nj
4.0
Many of Loachs best films have revolved around a decent man in difficult situations and in Dave Johns he has found the ideal actor to portray a man fi .. Hey U Guys
3.5
Its rudimentary in terms of technique, but how the film generates its power is through the themes of humanity and kindness at its center. The Play List
3.0
Like most of Loach and Lavertys recent output, this is a solidly crafted drama with a couple of piercing moments. Now Toronto
3.8
For all of its oppressive narrative, and its heavy man versus system theme, director Ken Loach also manages to send a hopeful message. Deseret News
4.5
The moment comes when he cannot accept the ludicrous process any more: his desperate stand is one of dignity.Loachs film tells a tragic tale. Urban Cine File
5.0
But art it is, and that will probably teach us more than any theory could.This is a great film by an important lone voice. Film Ink
3.0
Indeed it is the kind of stagy humour which a director who wants to control the injection of humour into his film might allow.That never works. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
5.0
Sometimes a piece of cinema means a little more than mere entertainment. Star Burst Magazine
2.0
But as usual for Loach, this is cinema as a blunt instrument, used to hit hard and without much grace or sense of direction. Lw Lies
4.0
It would have made its sentimental and seemingly formulaic story feel much less on the nose. Abc
4.5
Loach creates a world where, despite mouldy tiles, freezing flats and rubbish bags spilling into hallways, humanity shines through. Nz Herald
4.5
It feels like a rare staged movie kind of moment in a film that otherwise eschews cliches. Nz Herald
5.0
I couldnt tell my neighbour to sacrifice three hours for talky Turkish tale Winter Sleep, I would not dare push Michael Hanekes Amour on my parents, a .. Flicks
4.0
Tea and Sympathy in I, Daniel Blake I dont know about you, but Ive been noticing the word populism popping up a lot in recent months.Populism itself, .. The Stranger
4.5
Johns brings a big dose of needed F you to the system, as well as a wry sense of laughter at the absurdity of it all. Cleve Land
3.0
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4.0
The film takes a blackly comical approach, gripping the audience as its engaging characters take on a system that seems utterly devoid of compassion. Contact Music
4.0
Loach and Laverty leaven more stringently, but there are laughs and pleasure here. The Arts Desk
4.5
Squires is utterly heartbreaking as a woman driven to desperate but all too familiar extremes. Scmp
4.2
Lets be honest though there shouldnt be any humour in this situation but its hard to react differently given its sheer absurdity. The Film Pie
4.8
Its greatest feat, though, is that it actually earns its uplifting, crowd pleasing third act every step of the way. Nyc Movie Guru
4.0
If it all seems a bit didactic beneath the humour and the heartit is. Straight
3.0
There will be righteously angry blue collar Englanders.There will be corny jokes. Metro New York
3.5
Though swinging way left, Ken Loachs broadside against the British state and its bureaucratic dehumanization of those in need is brute, direct, and si .. Film Comment
4.0
Its not a perfect film, but thats perfectly fine; its a fierce and often funny polemic designed to leave a lump in your throat and a fire in your bell .. Sbs
4.0
This intimate approach allows the performances to resonate with great intensity. The Skinny
3.5
The film taps deep anger but is partially undone by the insertion of too much drama. Under The Radar Mag
4.4
However old fashioned in technique or left wing in politics, the films deep humanity makes it even more urgent, with a new empathetic anguish. Post Gazette
4.0
Thats good politics but bad drama, and just possibly counterproductive. The Ooh Tray
4.0
Blazing with righteous ire and brimming with compassion, Ken Loachs Palme dOr winning I, Daniel Blake is both a damning portrait of austerity Britain .. What So
4.5
Its a heartwarming, heartrending and heartbreaking portrait and itll leave you in tears. Fresh Fiction
5.0
It resists commentary as much as it does cliche, fading to black intermittently to allow reflection instead. Bfi
5.0
To reveal more of the narrative would be not only unfair but unnecessary. Bfi
4.4
It will touch all but the most hard hearted; in fact, I dare you to remain unmoved by its emotional finale. National Post
4.5
That ire, that fire, makes what could be rough going into an unsentimental, angering, but greatly moving melodrama about essentials like how to be a g .. New City Film
4.0
I, Daniel Blake is stark, plainspoken and predictable. Maybe a movie that makes the case for treating societys most vulnerable people with respect sho .. Winnipeg Free Press
4.0
The film captures brilliantly the frustration of dealing with bureaucracy and the soulless corporate ethos that sucks the humanity out of human intera .. Fan The Fire Magazine
4.0
Incredibly well researched, written, directed and performed, I, Daniel Blake refuses to be ignored and spoken down to. Trespass Mag
3.8
But combining humanist realism with skilled storytelling, and peppering Daniels nightmare with moments of humanity and decency a caring agency worker, .. Sf Examiner
3.8
Its enough to make you want to scream, except you dont have to scream. Sf Chronicle
3.8
But you dont need to understand every last detail to admire the performances particularly the ways pride and shame intertwine in Johns and Squires wor .. Am Ny
4.5
After watching these tragic scenes play out, we understand that every extra in those waiting rooms represents an individual with a story with unique d .. Washington City Paper
4.0
I, Daniel Blake is a Ken Loach film about a Newcastle joiner who cant work but faces a welfare bureaucracy that wont listen, humiliates him, grinds hi .. Spectator
4.0
Cannes hit performs welfare check on Britains frayed safety net Ken Loachs bruising neo realist I, Daniel Blake ponders the way poor shaming is built .. Metro Active
3.5
His left leaning message is delivered straight from the heart, unembellished by stylistic flourishes or postmodern self reflexivity. News
5.0
This years winner, I, Daniel Blake, is the kind of movie anyone (over the age of 12) can and should watch, and it wont leave you scratching your head .. News
3.5
Among filmmakers, British director Ken Loach remains unique in his steadfast commitment to socially relevant film making. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
3.8
Its one of the many giveaways that, hey, this really is a movie and not real life.Along with Blake, another narrative in the competition lineup with a .. Film Forward
3.5
Film Reviews I, Daniel Blake battles bureaucratic absurdity British director Ken Loach is one of those rare filmmakers who infuses absorbing narrative .. Kdhx
3.8
This finely crafted movie examines two cases of unemployment benefits for the vulnerable going cruelly wrong. Seattle Times
5.0
Its one of the years essential releases maybe its most essential. Buffalo News
4.0
Its a heartbreaking, heartwarming and infuriating work, though not without some humor.Theres no pat solution here, but Daniel has one Pyrrhic victory .. Pgh City Paper
4.0
Over all, the production elements lend themselves perfectly to Loachs ultra realistic style.The supporting cast is virtually unnoticeable, which in a .. Dwight Brown Ink
4.0
And anyway, Squiress performance is so excellent that it largely carries us past the worst bits. Reviews Antagony Ecstasy
2.5
Strangely, its as if a project with a core sense of compassionif not imaginationresorts to cruelty just to dot every last dramatic j and i. Bk Mag
5.0
Filled with tender moments and warm humour, but shot through with righteous fury over social injustice, this is a passionate and vitally important fil .. I News
4.0
What, then, will Loach a long serving champion of social justice make of Austerity Britain Un Cut
4.4
I, Daniel Blake is a beautifully rendered film, heartbreaking and heartwarming almost simultaneously, ripe with simple human emotions and delicate soc .. La Movie Boeuf Wordpress
4.0
As the title credits of I, Daniel Blake go by sober white lettering over a black screen we listen to a conversation between a man and a woman.No, not .. The Monthly
5.0
Those reviewers complained the film didnt make any stylistic step forward for Loach. Lime Light Magazine
4.0
ENTERTAINMENT Just like a Michael Moore documentary, theres nothing subtle about a Ken Loach drama.The 80 year old British director and social critic .. Korea Herald



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