Just Jim (2015 film)

Just Jim

British poster
Directed by Craig Roberts
Produced by
  • Adrian Bate
  • Pip Broughton
Written by Craig Roberts
Starring
Music by Michael Price
Cinematography Richard Stoddard
Edited by Stephen Haren
Production
company
Vox Pictures
Distributed by Soda Pictures
Release dates
  • 14 March 2015 (2015-03-14) (SXSW)
  • 25 September 2015 (2015-09-25) (UK)
Running time
84 minutes[1]
Country United Kingdom
Language English

Just Jim is a 2015 British black comedy film written and directed by Craig Roberts in his directorial debut. The film stars Roberts as a lonely Welsh teenager who is given the chance to increase his popularity when a cool American (Emile Hirsch) moves in next door.

Cast

Release

Just Jim premiered at South by Southwest on 14 March 2015 and was released in the United Kingdom on 25 September 2015.

Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics. John DeFore of The Hollywood Reporter states in his review: "A misshapen but nicely dressed coming-of-age film."[2] Fionnuala Halligan of ScreenDaily says "As a directorial debut, though, Just Jim is an encouraging start for Roberts, should he ever wish to give up the day job."[3]

References

  1. "JUST JIM (15)". British Board of Film Classification. 10 August 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
  2. "'Just Jim': Film Review". John DeFore. The Hollywood Reporter. 2 April 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
  3. "'Just Jim': Review". Fionnuala Halligan. ScreenDaily.com. 16 March 2015. Retrieved 11 August 2015.

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