Review:
Awaydays (2009)
overall review score: 3.5
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Awaydays is a 2009 British film directed by Pat Holden, based on the novel of the same name by Kevin Sampson. The film follows a young football hooligan in 1979 Liverpool who becomes involved with a local gang called the Pack.
Key Features
- Exploration of football hooliganism in the late 70s
- Coming-of-age story
- Cinematic adaptation of Kevin Sampson's novel
Pros
- Authentic portrayal of the hooligan subculture
- Strong performances by the cast
- Captures the atmosphere of the era
Cons
- Some may find the violence and themes unsettling
- Pacing issues in certain parts of the film