Marching Powder

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mark g Watched the first 15mins out of curiosity for it's likely "cringe factor". I was actually surprised, it exceeded by expectations, it was far worse than the dross I had anticipated. Anyone associated with this 'film' should be ashamed of themselves. It's a pity you can't post zero stars. Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 04/24/25 Full Review Mr M Although it's nowhere near as good as Nick Loves previous films like The Business or Football Factory, it is nice to see this type of film again. The story itself wasn't great but there were some very funny moments. Calling gear dicky was also a bit off. Noticed on the credits that Rockstar Games were executive producers, just like they were on the football factory film. This could have easily been a follow on from that. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/22/25 Full Review Tony S When I went to see this film I saw it with a group of friends who are all aware of the current drug culture for one reason or another and honestly other than the use of the word "Dickie" instead of other more commonly accepted words for cocaine like "gear" or "packet", we all loved the film. For myself I found this to be a fun film, and while sure, it wasn't perfect, and could have definitely shown more progression, it set out to do one thing and it did that thing very well. For example, the relationship between Jack (Danny Dyer) & Danni (Stephanie Leonidas), is one that develops during the course of the film and we do see them both grow together and we also see Jack face consequences for his actions of going out and leaving JJ (Arty Dyer) at home alone. We see jack not welcomed home with open arms, instead we see him essentially given a verbal dressing down where it's made very clear that while Danni loves Jack, and she will be there for him and doesn't want things to end; she's no longer willing to play second fiddle to his vices. The main thing I like about Marching powder is the fact that it seems so out there and outlandish that a lot of people look at it and think to themselves "there's no way people like that exist", but in reality they actually do exist. There are people out there whose only loves are football and gear, and I feel that this film aims to shine a light onto the fact that because these individuals feel like there's nothing else left in the world for them, that's why they dive head first into these two vices of drugs and violence... Not necessarily because they want to do these things, but simply because it's something they actually have control over in a world of confusion, chaos and ever increasing financial challenges. My takeaway for this film would be don't go into thinking it's going to take itself too seriously. However, don't assume that because it doesn't take itself too seriously that's it's nothing but a film trying to glorify masculinity and violence, it's not... it's actually trying to do the opposite and show that even those people who do get involved in those areas of society are actually people and they are capable and worthy of love and affection; and that those things are likely to be the only things which will help them become better people that are more valuable to society. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 04/15/25 Full Review Steve T Ignore that haters. Just by the title you know what you're letting yourself in for. The film was brilliant. A must see. It's like this, if you have a sense humour and use the C word hourly you'll live this film. If you're a snow flake, you won't. Go see it...Just don't take the kids 🤣 Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/02/25 Full Review Wayne K Danny Dyer has never been regarded as the finest actor in the business, but credit where it’s due, he’s always exceled at playing the one role he’s perfectly suited for: Danny Dyer. Marching Powder makes full use of Dyer’s ability to talk and act like the annoying hardnut that every person gives a very wide berth to, and only never hangs out with people who enable them. But spending an entire film with this character does allow us to get a glimpse into his psyche. He’s essentially a weak, pathetic individual who’s been caught up in a cycle for so long that they have no way, and likely no inclination, to get out of. The screenplay is gleefully profane and occasionally repetitive, but may of the jokes land, and much of the humour comes from situations we can buy, but would almost certainly never find ourselves in. The film tries to convince us that Stephanie Leonidas, in the role of Dyer’s wife, is slipping into unattractiveness, despite being undeniably beautiful, not to mention a radiant presence and one of the best elements of the story. It’s left up to us to decide whether or not our lead is going to change his life and stay on the straight and narrow, and I don’t think even he has any idea, but that’s what gets us talking about it when we’ve left the cinema or stood up from the couch. It’ll be too gratuitous and over the top for some, and I can’t say I’d call it great, but it’s a film I had a lot of fun watching, and could see myself recommending it to anyone mad enough to give it a try. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/25 Full Review Paul B I have seen worse films, but few with so little of a plot. So Marching Powder passes a non-judgemental, violent hour and a half. Dan Dyer just plays Danny Dyer and so the result is a completely predictable scenario. Find a better film and don't waste your time. Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 03/23/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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