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“Cartoon Violence” explores the dark-side of modern day Britain, inspired by films like Kidulthood and Bulletboy, at first appearance “Cartoon Violence” seems to follow this theme in the standard way that you have already seen countless times. However to believe “Cartoon violence” simply follows this trend would be a grave error.
The film made by an unknown director (James Hurley) and with a cast of unknown Actors, makes the level of quality present all the more surprising. The film features around the life of Billy (Dominic McCoy), a good school pupil, who is torment by a Jack (Joshua Pascal-Noel) who personifies the view many people have of modern youth; violent, not particularly well-educated, an overall a burden of society. As this unprovoked abuse continues for no reason except for the twisted pleasure of Jack, Billy contemplates (as many victims of abuse do) taking a knife out to defend himself with, and the film explores the consequences of either decision.
This is where Cartoon violence stands alone; instead of simply showing what happens if Billy chooses to/not to take a knife with him, this is where the directors’ description of this as a truly experimental film becomes apparent as does the meaning behind the strange choice of name, as it uses animation to show outcome of his choice which leads to the directors dramatic message being clearly displayed at the end of the film and the overall pessimistic tone shown.
Overall Cartoon Violence is a must see and this year’s Ealing Film Festival, offering a truly unique and new exploration of an overdone theme, from both a director and cast to look out for in the future.
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