Review

Pride (2007)

Directed by: The Blood Brothers

Starring: Jaspreet Hayer, Amandeep Brar, Kabir Aggarwal, Deep Munde, Manvir Chana & Narinder Hayer.

Review:

What do people look for in a good opening? Creative cinematography? Originality? Enigmas? Authenticity? A bunch of hot guys perhaps? 'Pride', a British art-house film set in London which explores the world of an Asian crime syndicate impressively offers all of that that, and more!

"Be as fully creative with the camera to the point that we're using shots no groups have used before. Be as flexible with the storyline as possible so that we're targeting a mass audience rather than a niche audience. Finally, and most importantly, be outrageously original and creative when producing the final product, afterall, that is what's going to win us the best award."

These were the three ambitious targets the Blood Brothers set themselves before filming. A well constructed non-linear narrative propelled by an excellently written script; a dazzling cast of Indian actors; an honest and accurate potrayal of West London.. Who can argue the 'Brothers failed to achieve what they set out to do?

- Aman

Interesting Facts:

Anyone curious about where Kabir's gonna end up in the future, think Beauty Parlour. The 'bruises' and 'cuts' seen on Aman's and Deep's faces were all brilliantly done by Kabir using some lipstick, eyeliner and mixed red paint.

Saz didn't actually do s**t, b******.

Whilst Jas rested his head against the table in red paint so we could capture images of him for the opening juxtaposition scene, he started drooling. It mixed well with the paint though, so mad propz!

During the process of both filming and editing, a new language was created for us to converse in. Mad shout-outs go out to Kabir n Jas as the founders.

At one stage, the tension created as a result of long editing led to Aman being kicked out of Kabir's house after a heated exchange of words. Big crisis! Not quite, they made up the next morning.

- Aman

NOTE THE COLOUR BLUE. YEEEEE, MANZ IS REPPIN CRIPS, NUFF RESPECT GOIN OUT TO MA HOMEBOY TOOKIE.