The film itself is acually rather boring for quite a few scenes, but its the acting that really makes it stand out with Brenda Blethyn the obvious stand-out as a Mother struggling to let her son grow up. The storyline doesn't really have any major breakthroughs or climaxes so it runs fairly slowly, but the acting is what keeps you watching in a way as the lead cast are all very good. Overall Clubland won't be for everyone but it's still fairly good and you might find yourself enjoying it.

The relationship between the son and his girlfriend is quite interesting and sweet, but the film is ruined by god-awful characterisation (I wanted to strangle that mother), and one of the dumbest endings I have ever seen. Shame.