The Old Oak
2023, drama
113 minutes
A pub landlord in a previously thriving mining community struggles to hold onto his pub. Meanwhile, tensions rise in the town when Syrian refugees are placed in the empty houses in the community.
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9.0
2023-05-26
Ken Loach's portrayal of poverty, xenophobia and failed refugee integration in Northern England is authentic and captivating. Read more
7.0
2023-07-14
Is a fitting end to Loach's career, one filled with small moments of humanity that have more impact than any angry monologue. Read more
6.0
2023-12-04
The pair Loach / Laverty, who has been working together since 1996, leaves us at the doorstep of an intercultural consolidation one can only dream of. The intentions are noble but The Old Oak doesn’t really come off despite the painful dramas behind each character. Read more
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7.0
2023-12-17
The Old Oak is weer zo een typische Ken Loach film, waarin kritiek op de maatschappij overduidelijk aanwezig. Toenadering zoeken tot elkaar blijkt moeilijk, maar is niet moeilijk als we beginnen met luisteren naar elkaar. En wat een krachtig einde. Read more
7.0
2023-11-29
The Old Oak weet niet te verrassen, maar Loach speelt goed in op gevoel. De film is met zorgt en aandacht gemaakt. Read more
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