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The Unloved

The Unloved (2009)

November. 01,2009
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6.8
| Drama TV Movie

Lucy is eleven years old. Having been neglected by her estranged mother and father, she is placed in a children's home. Through her eyes, we follow her struggle to cope with the system; her only saving being her self-belief and certainty that she is being watched over and protected by the holy spirit.

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Dotbankey
2009/11/01

A lot of fun.

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CrawlerChunky
2009/11/02

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

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ThedevilChoose
2009/11/03

When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

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Fairaher
2009/11/04

The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

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SnoopyStyle
2009/11/05

Lucy (Molly Windsor) is eleven years old living with her abusive father (Robert Carlyle). She is put into foster care and faces a chaotic unloving system. Her roommate is 16 year old Lauren (Lauren Socha). Lauren runs away taking the quiet Lucy with her. They get into trouble with the police and brought back to the home.It's an impressive directorial debut from Samantha Morton. The tone is very haunting. The young girl is put to the great use by keeping her mostly silent. It permits the audience to inhabit her character. Lauren Socha is also quite effective as the teen delinquent character. The biggest drawback is the long running time. This movie could be even better distilled into a tighter pace. Morton seems to be indulging a little too much in long ambling scenes.

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Letsriot919
2009/11/06

The Unloved is perhaps the most moving film of all Time as I almost cried several times over Lucy's predicament. I would recommend this film to anyone I meet on the basis of how great the film is. After watching this film it's not hard to feel sad for the UK children caught up in the British care system. This movie is possibly the greatest work of art I have ever seen. Lucy Manvers is an inspiring character so to speak. Played by Molly Windsor Lucy Manvers gives you a haunting inside look into the British care system that will leave you almost in tears by the end of this wonderful film. I could just watch this over and over again. I would also recommend oranges and sunshine since its also a touching film featuring my favorite actress Molly Windsor. These two movies are excellent works of film featuring an excellent actress. I absolutely Loved this film and will watch it with my family for years to come

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Michael
2009/11/07

I know, because this was my childhood. I have never reviewed a movie on IMDb before, but this one touched me so deeply that I had to. Every actor in this is so phenomenally good that I never once felt like I was watching an actor. The editing, the direction, the soundtrack – all superb. Everything about this film is stunningly beautiful in a melancholy kind of way. It is the artful depiction of what I would like to believe of myself: that although my childhood circumstances were dire, my reflection of them and the character I've derived from them are beautiful. Thank you, sincerely, to everyone who brought this story to life.

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political-terror
2009/11/08

Congratulations to first time director Samantha Morton and Channel 4 for showcasing this magically poignant portrait of a maltreated child suffering the indignities of Britain's under-resourced care system.Star: Molly Windsor delivers a masterful evocation. The Unloved avoids the inherent pitfalls of such difficult subject matter.Morton herself went through care, but this is no angry rant against her experiences, but an enlightening reconstruction of events exorcised through a perceptive and beguiling work of artistry.Strong support from co-stars Robert Carlyle and Susan Lynch as Molly's estranged and troubled parents seeking personal redemption for the hurt caused and subsequent loss of their angelic daughter.I can only hope this is not the only helmed piece Samantha Morton brings to this world, as she is indeed a talented voice in a world of increasingly entertainment driven indifference to the bigger issues which surround and impact upon us all. This cinematic picture should have been given a much deserved big-screen distribution.Assured best new British drama since Red Ridding.

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