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1 Day is a 2009 British film about gun life in inner city Birmingham.[2][3] The story follows Flash as he attempts to get £100,000 to his boss Angel in less than 24 hours or face certain death.[4]

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Plot

Flash (Dylan Duffus) wakes up to a phone call from Angel (Yohance Watson) announcing that he's being released and wants the £500,000 he's left Flash for safekeeping. Flash is £100,000 short of the full amount and is pushed for time, Flash is forced to strike a deal with Evil (Duncan Tobias) who more than lives up to his name. 1 Day follows flash's race against the clock as he's pursued by a rival gang (The Zampa Boys), As Flash is part of OSC (Old Street Crew). He is also pressured by his three irate babymothers and his granny.

Cast

Reception

The film has received a mixed reception amongst film critics.[5][6][7][8][9]

In Birmingham it received such negative reaction that the screening of the film was withdrawn from Odeon cinema chains.[10][11]

References

  1. ^ "1 Day the movie - an interview with Penny Woolcock". BBC. http://www.bbc.co.uk/birmingham/content/articles/2009/10/29/1day_interview_with_penny_woolcock_feature.shtml. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
  2. ^ "Birmingham gangster movie 1 Day grossed under £44k nationwide on opening weekend". Birmingham Mail. http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2009/11/17/birmingham-gangster-movie-1-day-grossed-under-44k-nationwide-on-opening-weekend-97319-25181383/. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
  3. ^ Akbar, Arifa (2009-10-30). "Film that exposes city's gangs is banned in Birmingham". Independent (London). http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/film-that-exposes-citys-gangs-is-banned-in-birmingham-1811739.html. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
  4. ^ "1 Day on Birmingham's inner city streets". BBC. http://www.bbc.co.uk/birmingham/content/articles/2009/08/19/1day_thefilm_feature.shtml. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
  5. ^ Maher, Kevin (2009-11-06). "1 Day". The Times (London). http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/film/film_reviews/article6904423.ece. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
  6. ^ "1 Day". Empire Magazine. http://www.empireonline.com/reviews/reviewcomplete.asp?FID=136605. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
  7. ^ "1 Day". The Scotsman. http://living.scotsman.com/movies/Film-review-1-Day.5800854.jp. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
  8. ^ Robey, Tim (2009-11-05). "1 Day". Daily Telegraph (London). http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/6509246/1-Day.html. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
  9. ^ Quinn, Anthony (2009-11-06). "1 Day". Independent (London). http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/reviews/1-day-15-1815507.html. Retrieved 2010-03-02.
  10. ^ "Cinemas drop Birmingham gun film". Channel 4. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAQaDKVcIAI. Retrieved 2011-09-19.
  11. ^ Bradshaw, Peter (2009-11-06). "1 Day". Guardian (London). http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/2009/nov/06/1-day-review. Retrieved 2010-03-02.

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