Reputation (2024 film)

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Reputation
Reputation film promotional poster.jpg
Directed byMartin Law
Written byMartin Law
Dean Gregson
Jordan Derbyshire
Produced byMartin Law
Starring James Nelson-Joyce
Kyle Rowe
Olivia Frances Brown
CinematographyDaniel Llobera
Edited byMichael Milligan
Music byJake Bradford-Sharp
Production
company
Factory Noir
Running time
83 minutes
CountryUK
LanguageEnglish

Reputation is a 2024 British psychological drama crime film set in the fictional Lancashire town of Dennings. Co-written, directed and produced by Martin Law, the independent film stars James Nelson-Joyce as a small time drug dealer who begins to question his life choices when his violent partner-in-crime is released from prison. [1] The film premiered at the Spirit of Independence Film Festival in 2024, [2] qualifying for the British Independent Film Awards, and it has received strong reviews from critics. [3] [4] [5]

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Plot

With more and more residents in Dennings getting hooked on "Clown" – a new form of ecstasy – it’s 30-year-old drug dealer Wes who’s cashing in. He’s happy keeping the operation small in his rough-and-ready home town; but when partner-in-crime Tommy returns from a short stint in prison, Wes starts to question if this life is for him anymore. [6]

Cast

Production

Casting

Co-lead Kyle Rowe joined the cast just a few days before filming began. [7]

Filming

Principal photography took place in Lancashire in October 2023, with filming locations including Great Harwood, Accrington, Clayton-le-Moors, Burnley and Preston. [8] The film was shot in 9.5 days, with rehearsals taking place right before the filming of each scene. [7]

Reception

Critical response

Critic Kevin Haldon of Nerdly described the film in his 5 star review as "damn impressive", going on to say, "Everything Reputation does right, it does it VERY right." [3]

References

  1. ↑ Law, Martin (2024-09-29), Reputation (Crime, Drama), James Nelson-Joyce, Kyle Rowe, Olivia Frances Brown, Factory Noir, retrieved 2025-02-07
  2. ↑ "Reputation". SOI Festival. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
  3. 1 2 "Nerdly » Spirit of Independence Film Festival 2024: 'Reputation' Review" . Retrieved 2025-02-07.
  4. ↑ "Spirit of Independence 2024: Reputation". Warped Perspective. 2024-10-25. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
  5. ↑ Rebecca (2024-11-05). "Review: Reputation". FilmCarnage.com. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
  6. ↑ "Reputation (2024) - Feature Film". Reputation (2024) - Feature Film. Retrieved 2025-02-07.
  7. 1 2 "Director Martin Law Discusses Indie Crime Drama 'REPUTATION' and Low-Budget Filmmaking Challenges – Exclusive Interview". Director Martin Law Discusses Indie Crime Drama 'REPUTATION' and Low-Budget Filmmaking Challenges – Exclusive Interview | Britflicks. Retrieved 2025-02-20.
  8. ↑ "The East Lancs towns and pub that feature in 'gritty' film featuring Disney star". Lancashire Telegraph. 2024-03-03. ISSN   0307-1235 . Retrieved 2025-02-20.
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