Shopping

"No one leaves without paying..."

Feb 9 1996 R 1h 45m
Action, Crime, Drama

A dark, hip, urban story of a barren and anonymous city where the underclass' sport of choice is ram-raiding. An exciting game in which stolen cars are driven through shop windows to aid large-scale looting before the police arrive. For Tommy, it's a business, but for Billy and Jo, it's a labour of love. As the competition between Tommy and Billy grows more fierce, the stakes become higher and the "shopping" trips increasingly risky.

Plot

Lone group of teens, led by recently released joyrider and his disenchanted Belfast girlfriend, strives to leave their mark on "a British city in the near future" while attempting to avoid a rival gang. Scenes of joyriding and ram-raiding, which attempt to portray the addictiveness of fast driving whilst also showing the downside (the effect on the community and ultimately death)

Written by

Paul W.S. Anderson

Directed by

Paul W.S. Anderson

Production Countries

United Kingdom

Production Companies

Channel Four Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
3,170
Average Rating
5.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA