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"Shit I missed it. Was it on bbc? iplayer perhaps? " Yes it was on BBC and it should b on iPlayer | |||
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"Shit I missed it. Was it on bbc? iplayer perhaps? Yes it was on BBC and it should b on iPlayer" Cheers. Will watch it tomorrow night. x | |||
"I broke my heart" I feel like I know the film title but can't remember what it's about could somebody enlighten me please. | |||
"No i didnt watch daniel thanks for asking "Lol trust you. Honestly was so emtional. | |||
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""I am not a client, a customer, nor a service user. I am not a shirker, a scrounger, a beggar nor a thief. I am not a national insurance number, nor a blip on a screen. I paid my dues, never a penny short, and was proud to do so. I don’t tug the forelock but look my neighbour in the eye. I don’t accept or seek charity. My name is Daniel Blake, I am a man, not a dog. As such I demand my rights. I demand you treat me with respect. I, Daniel Blake, am a citizen, nothing more, nothing less. Thank you." #IamDanielBlake" Oh yes now I remember haven't seen it but I've heard a lot about it. | |||
"Watched it when it was first released, so sad and it made me cry. Everyone should watch it. " Agreed. It's the harsh reality for many people. I bet there is loads of people on here who have been through it or going through t | |||
""I am not a client, a customer, nor a service user. I am not a shirker, a scrounger, a beggar nor a thief. I am not a national insurance number, nor a blip on a screen. I paid my dues, never a penny short, and was proud to do so. I don’t tug the forelock but look my neighbour in the eye. I don’t accept or seek charity. My name is Daniel Blake, I am a man, not a dog. As such I demand my rights. I demand you treat me with respect. I, Daniel Blake, am a citizen, nothing more, nothing less. Thank you." #IamDanielBlake Oh yes now I remember haven't seen it but I've heard a lot about it. " You should watch it | |||
"No i didnt watch daniel thanks for asking
Lol trust you. Honestly was so emtional. "trust me what you kindly asked me a question even named me | |||
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"No i didnt watch daniel thanks for asking
Lol trust you. Honestly was so emtional. trust me what you kindly asked me a question even named me".this is why i like you. Your sense of humour , ?? | |||
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"I've been on the receiving end of the so-called 'system'. Everyone really should watch this film, and try to imagine their life if it happened to them. Like most of us, I never thought it would happen to me. They call it the DWP a reason - it's the Department for Wiping out the Poor. Bastards. //end rant "Thats a great name to call them | |||
"I was reading Twitter and someone said Ken Loach admitted that the worst bits were left out simply because nobody would believe it was real if it included them. " The worst bits wow there some heart wrenching moments when she opened that tin in the food bank got me and couldn't afford sanitary products awful | |||
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"The big wigs sat at the government couldn't give a floss about us commoners and some times your not even better off working. The economy is worth jack" And woe betide if you should fall ill, have an accident or suffer some other form of misfortune. They try to make out like they care, but all they really care about is keeping the rich rich, and the poor poorer. | |||
"The big wigs sat at the government couldn't give a floss about us commoners and some times your not even better off working. The economy is worth jack And woe betide if you should fall ill, have an accident or suffer some other form of misfortune. They try to make out like they care, but all they really care about is keeping the rich rich, and the poor poorer. " Yes we been there was awful | |||
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honestly shaking my head right now. But I get that there’s lots wrong in this world so expect it. Got some balls | |||
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"Politicians of all colours should be made to watch this record of what their half-cocked, half-assed ideas have done to people who need help in times of need. Perhaps then it would be shown whether they are actually human too - or just money-obsessed aliens who leech on any way to put the lesser well-off down while protecting their interests and lining their own pockets." It’s just awful. Shameful. Nothing Great about Great Britain. | |||
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"I watched it, I've got to say I thought it was a bit shit... The acting is truly awful, the directing was non-existant... I really don't understand how it received so many plaudits. It could very easily have been far more powerful. But yep, I think I got sommat in my eye when she ate beans at the food bank..." Because it’s not about the acting or the directing 
My god. Actually have no words.
You win the award for stupidest comment 2019 | |||
"Because it’s not about the acting or the directing
My god. Actually have no words.
You win the award for stupidest comment 2019 "What? It's a film, not a fucking documentary!! Jesus... | |||
"Because it’s not about the acting or the directing
My god. Actually have no words.
You win the award for stupidest comment 2019
What? It's a film, not a fucking documentary!! Jesus..."Think you’re missing the point. No worries  probably for the best.. | |||
"What? It's a film, not a fucking documentary!! Jesus..." | |||
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"It's far more factual than you'd believe! The realness of the subject matter doesn't need a Stephen Spielberg workover! What? It's a film, not a fucking documentary!! Jesus..." Exactly. It’s meaning is what’s important. | |||
"Think you’re missing the point. No worries probably for the best.."No, YOU are missing the point, you're just reading what you want to read and then being fucking rude! I said it was poorly acted and could have been made more powerful. In what way is that a stupid comment? I think there's only one contendor for that on this thread!  | |||
"It's far more factual than you'd believe! The realness of the subject matter doesn't need a Stephen Spielberg workover! What? It's a film, not a fucking documentary!! Jesus... Exactly. The storylines are based on the experiences of real people. Ken Loach did a LOT of research for this film. Exactly. It’s meaning is what’s important. " | |||
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"I watched it, I've got to say I thought it was a bit shit... The acting is truly awful, the directing was non-existant... I really don't understand how it received so many plaudits. It could very easily have been far more powerful. But yep, I think I got sommat in my eye when she ate beans at the food bank..." Far more powerful?! Bloody hell I think it was powerful enough and scared the hell out of me. | |||
"Far more powerful?! Bloody hell I think it was powerful enough and scared the hell out of me." I felt like the "actors" were making the script up as they went along, they weren't in the slightest bit convincing, so it came across like a really bad made-for-TV production. If it had been better acted/directed, I think it would have been more believable, ergo, more powerful. That's how it came across to me. | |||
"Far more powerful?! Bloody hell I think it was powerful enough and scared the hell out of me. I felt like the "actors" were making the script up as they went along, they weren't in the slightest bit convincing, so it came across like a really bad made-for-TV production. If it had been better acted/directed, I think it would have been more believable, ergo, more powerful. That's how it came across to me." Maybe,I think the message comes out loud and clear inspite of it though. | |||
"Far more powerful?! Bloody hell I think it was powerful enough and scared the hell out of me. I felt like the "actors" were making the script up as they went along, they weren't in the slightest bit convincing, so it came across like a really bad made-for-TV production. If it had been better acted/directed, I think it would have been more believable, ergo, more powerful. That's how it came across to me." Ok. I thought your opinion was a little insensitive. I actually thought the acting was good, it felt real. Almost like it was a real life documentary. But that’s just my take on it.. | |||
"Far more powerful?! Bloody hell I think it was powerful enough and scared the hell out of me. I felt like the "actors" were making the script up as they went along, they weren't in the slightest bit convincing, so it came across like a really bad made-for-TV production. If it had been better acted/directed, I think it would have been more believable, ergo, more powerful. That's how it came across to me. Maybe,I think the message comes out loud and clear inspite of it though." This I 100% agree with | |||
"Far more powerful?! Bloody hell I think it was powerful enough and scared the hell out of me. I felt like the "actors" were making the script up as they went along, they weren't in the slightest bit convincing, so it came across like a really bad made-for-TV production. If it had been better acted/directed, I think it would have been more believable, ergo, more powerful. That's how it came across to me. Ok. I thought your opinion was a little insensitive. I actually thought the acting was good, it felt real. Almost like it was a real life documentary. But that’s just my take on it.." Actually I agree with that second sentence. | |||
"Ok. I thought your opinion was a little insensitive. " Insensite to whom? It's a forum thread about a film... Maybe you should take a look at yourself before being so rude to people - I posted an honest critic of the film... If you find my opinion of a fucking film insensitive, perhaps you need a break from the internet. | |||
"Ok. I thought your opinion was a little insensitive. Insensite to whom? It's a forum thread about a film... Maybe you should take a look at yourself before being so rude to people - I posted an honest critic of the film... If you find my opinion of a fucking film insensitive, perhaps you need a break from the internet." You’ve sworn twice at me. I think it is you who needs the break. Have a nice day  | |||
"Far more powerful?! Bloody hell I think it was powerful enough and scared the hell out of me. I felt like the "actors" were making the script up as they went along, they weren't in the slightest bit convincing, so it came across like a really bad made-for-TV production. If it had been better acted/directed, I think it would have been more believable, ergo, more powerful. That's how it came across to me." Oh dear... | |||
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"I broke my heart I feel like I know the film title but can't remember what it's about could somebody enlighten me please. " Think 'boys from the black stuff' without the black humour. Society doesn't give a shit. | |||
"As a result of seeeing this thread I just finished watching this film . I cried , I felt for him , for her , for the kids and for anyone who has to live like this . And I’m a very typical middle class , Tory voting , well off bloke who had a heart attack a year ago and who hasn’t been back to work because I don’t need to . I’m financially comfortable enough and may not go back at all . This programme has made me feel ashamed that I don’t do enough to help others . And I know I can’t make a difference on my own , but if a few hundred like me or even better a few thousand like me try and do something to help because we can , then the film has been worthwhile . It’s a bloody crazy society we live in where this happens all too often . Absolutely crazy and we can make a difference if we just change the way we think . The system is geared to make life as hard as possible for good and honest people to get what they are entitled to get . Surely it’s not too hard to tell who is genuine and who isn’t ? I know it was a film , but it felt real , and was surely based on facts . " This
This is the kind of response the film is meant to illicit.
Never make the mistake of thinking it won't happen to you. Because it can. It happened to me.
And don't ever think that there's a net there to catch you if it does. Because there isn't.
This government truly does not care about you or your family, unless of course you happen to be a wealthy donor.
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"As a result of seeeing this thread I just finished watching this film . I cried , I felt for him , for her , for the kids and for anyone who has to live like this . And I’m a very typical middle class , Tory voting , well off bloke who had a heart attack a year ago and who hasn’t been back to work because I don’t need to . I’m financially comfortable enough and may not go back at all . This programme has made me feel ashamed that I don’t do enough to help others . And I know I can’t make a difference on my own , but if a few hundred like me or even better a few thousand like me try and do something to help because we can , then the film has been worthwhile . It’s a bloody crazy society we live in where this happens all too often . Absolutely crazy and we can make a difference if we just change the way we think . The system is geared to make life as hard as possible for good and honest people to get what they are entitled to get . Surely it’s not too hard to tell who is genuine and who isn’t ? I know it was a film , but it felt real , and was surely based on facts . " Please, could you message me, as I have your circumstance timewise, but could NOT afford to stop work. | |||
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"As a result of seeeing this thread I just finished watching this film . I cried , I felt for him , for her , for the kids and for anyone who has to live like this . And I’m a very typical middle class , Tory voting , well off bloke who had a heart attack a year ago and who hasn’t been back to work because I don’t need to . I’m financially comfortable enough and may not go back at all . This programme has made me feel ashamed that I don’t do enough to help others . And I know I can’t make a difference on my own , but if a few hundred like me or even better a few thousand like me try and do something to help because we can , then the film has been worthwhile . It’s a bloody crazy society we live in where this happens all too often . Absolutely crazy and we can make a difference if we just change the way we think . The system is geared to make life as hard as possible for good and honest people to get what they are entitled to get . Surely it’s not too hard to tell who is genuine and who isn’t ? I know it was a film , but it felt real , and was surely based on facts . " If it’s that good I must watch it. | |||
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"I was reading Twitter and someone said Ken Loach admitted that the worst bits were left out simply because nobody would believe it was real if it included them. " Ken should bring out a director’s cut | |||
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""I am not a client, a customer, nor a service user. I am not a shirker, a scrounger, a beggar nor a thief. I am not a national insurance number, nor a blip on a screen. I paid my dues, never a penny short, and was proud to do so. I don’t tug the forelock but look my neighbour in the eye. I don’t accept or seek charity. My name is Daniel Blake, I am a man, not a dog. As such I demand my rights. I demand you treat me with respect. I, Daniel Blake, am a citizen, nothing more, nothing less. Thank you." #IamDanielBlake" Absolutely fantastic. Such a sad film with all truth of what they system is like! | |||
"Politicians of all colours should be made to watch this record of what their half-cocked, half-assed ideas have done to people who need help in times of need. Perhaps then it would be shown whether they are actually human too - or just money-obsessed aliens who leech on any way to put the lesser well-off down while protecting their interests and lining their own pockets." This is exactly what some middle aged, sandal wearing bleeding heart liberal vegetation communist shouted at the screen when I watched this at the cinema on a Sunday morning. I had to point out that if every dole scrounging, work-shy scally ‘was made to watch it’ then the government maybe wouldn’t have been forced to make the changes to the benefit system in which the subjects of the film find themselves trapped. Well acted, brilliantly written and certainly punches home it’s point. But, superb film as it is, it’s one-sided and politically motivated. | |||
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"I've got it on DVD and it's one of the most honest and realistic films I've ever seen. I was a single mum for a long time and can relate to this film. When youre in a vulnerable position and your life suddenly changes....the system bites you HARD. There were many nights I slept with a winter coat on becasuse I couldn't afford gas, went days without eating so my son could. This was a weekly occurance in my house for YEARS. Political fiction? No.... Harsh reality for many through no fault of Thier own? YES." | |||
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"^^^ Great post "This. Especially the last sentence. I do agree we helped create this situation by falling for the benefit fraud propaganda. No-one wants scroungers taking the P, but I'd rather show some compassion to those in need even if it means some scroungers get through - rather than how it is now, like a third world country. I ain't watching the film cos I'm one of the many who are one paycheck away... Hoping popular opinion will change and things get better. | |||
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"Oohhh I had to post back here cos I heard some good warming news today. None other than Amber Rudd says she's going to make improvements to benefits/universal credit to try to make it a little fairer! I know better than to get too excited just yet. Lets hope this is for real and doesn't end up being even more cynical. I've never been on benefits but feel very much for people trapped in a 3rd world situation. If enough of us have enough of a voice and realise we maybe went a bit too far after the Benefits St debacle, things could get a little bit easier and the suffering of too many people lessened." Saw it mentioned on lunchtime news. Let’s see if they stick to their word before we cheer. | |||
"Far more powerful?! Bloody hell I think it was powerful enough and scared the hell out of me. I felt like the "actors" were making the script up as they went along, they weren't in the slightest bit convincing, so it came across like a really bad made-for-TV production. If it had been better acted/directed, I think it would have been more believable, ergo, more powerful. That's how it came across to me." Oh aye, He's a rank amateur that Ken Loach. | |||
"Far more powerful?! Bloody hell I think it was powerful enough and scared the hell out of me. I felt like the "actors" were making the script up as they went along, they weren't in the slightest bit convincing, so it came across like a really bad made-for-TV production. If it had been better acted/directed, I think it would have been more believable, ergo, more powerful. That's how it came across to me. Oh aye, He's a rank amateur that Ken Loach. "Yeah, hasn’t got a clue about how the “real” public are treated. | |||
"Politicians of all colours should be made to watch this record of what their half-cocked, half-assed ideas have done to people who need help in times of need. Perhaps then it would be shown whether they are actually human too - or just money-obsessed aliens who leech on any way to put the lesser well-off down while protecting their interests and lining their own pockets. This is exactly what some middle aged, sandal wearing bleeding heart liberal vegetation communist shouted at the screen when I watched this at the cinema on a Sunday morning. I had to point out that if every dole scrounging, work-shy scally ‘was made to watch it’ then the government maybe wouldn’t have been forced to make the changes to the benefit system in which the subjects of the film find themselves trapped. Well acted, brilliantly written and certainly punches home it’s point. But, superb film as it is, it’s one-sided and politically motivated." What the actual.....? Perhaps have a good, long think about who the actual "scroungers" are. | |||
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" Conservatives are gleefully keen to trample on those less well off. " I think i know why. If everyone had the chances they had then many more of us are capable of doing their jobs and in a better way. And they themselves would bethe ones struggling. I don't believe in the theory that attaining wealth or power causes people to change, i believe people attain power and wealth because of the morals they have in the first place and are fine retaining. | |||
