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I caught I Daniel Blake and wouldn't describe it as Loach's best work and was left wondering how it won at Cannes. It has some important things to say (how unemployed are mistreated and marginalised) but film felt rather 'constructed' in a way that was trying to make a point rather than reflecting reality. Dardennes brothers cover similar ground but characters are more real imo
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@Oliver Schick
I saw 'I, Daniel Blake' yesterday. It's a very good film, with very strong acting throughout, particularly by Hayley Squires. The script is good, although it has numerous weaknesses and is probably the film's weakest part. It doesn't detract from it much, though. I think Ken Loach is probably the best director working today. Very worth seeing.