THE ANGEL'S SHARE (M.I.F.F.)

Excellent comedy/drama from Ken Loach as we follow the fortunes of young Dad-to-be Robbie (Paul Brannigan), who having narrowly escaped jail finds himself serving a community service order as a result of not only a murkily violent past, but an inescapable cycle of intergenerational violence with a local family. Robbie is befriended by the community service organiser, Harry (John Henshaw) and together they bond over an unlikely common interest: whisky.

As Robbie struggles to make a new life for himself with his girlfriend and new baby, he does find camaraderie with the new friends he made on his community service. When news filters through that an extremely rare barrel of whisky worth 1 million pounds, is going on sale in the North of Scotland, Robbie and his friends plan an elaborate heist; seeing it as an opportunity to finally make something of themselves and escape to something better.

The Angel's Share is absolutely fantastic. Massively funny and hugely enjoyable. Despite some dark corners, and aspects of Robbie's character that are extremely unlikeable, you're rooting for something good to happen to these misfits. It manages to make Robbie sympathetic and the film as a whole is totally rather heartwarming. Highly recommended.

M.I.F.F. Rating 5 out of 5.

IMDB: The Angel's Share