Sorry We Missed You

Loach and Laverty to unite again to make a film that is in the same vein as I, Daniel Blake, except with even less humour. The film conveys the sense of desperation by some people on zero hour contracts with a relative sense of realism, but unfortunately goes too far, past the point of diminishing returns on sympathy. In the end, Sorry We Missed You isn't going to change anyone's mind, but sadly reinforce your preconceived views. It's well acted, though more "poverty porn" than entertainment.

Deeply felt drama employs Loach's usual polemicist's approach - its harsh indictments of the "gig" economy are not unwarranted, however as drama, the piling on of misfortune way past the point being made become wearying after a while, testing the audience's sympathy (the teenage son subplot could have been axed completely, as well as the piss take... sorry "attack"). The nobility (and ultimate truth) in what we see is to be commended and kudos for not trying to wrap up with a neat ending.

I think at one point it threatens to drown itself in just piling bad thing after bad thing onto the family. Bad stuff compounds, for sure, but I'm not sure that the beating the dad took later on was necessary to make the point. However, I deeply felt for the characters; it felt very humane and realistic. It was well acted and scripted organically. It even had a few little laughs throughout, breaking up the tension and making it feel real.

This time Loach lost all the joy too. Maybe it's what it is, though.

Loach tackles the Uber Era of the working class with his usual no-time-to-be-subtle approach, always with a vivid eye for real-life situations, but not so much vibrant in terms of filmmaking. Still, this manages to be his best in recent years. The kind of to-the-bones drama that makes you remember similar situations in everyday life. Having a job today is exactly that: no rights, barely having time to take a piss, talking to your loved ones and going to work totally broken -- inside and outside.

Bit overdone innit

Not among Loach's best. A bit too on-the-nose with the misery porn, perhaps?

worth a watch

Highly emotional and involving as usual, but so tightly downward plotted that it can't escape the also usual taste of Loach propaganda.

The Gig Economy Blues, as played by a righeously angry but slightly melodramatic pub rock band. Could have used a bit more contrast, but for the most part does what it intends to do very well. The lack of payoff may be a metafictional point.

Not as touching, but with the same flaw (it kinda goes overboard with its social commentary) as 'I, Daniel Blake', this is still a thought-provoking, well-acted and well-made Ken Loach film.

Classic Loach. I would like it more if he hadn't made even better films with the same message.

It is what it is, a hopelessly bleak example of how the gig economy era has us by the throat in a deadly stranglehold that will not end well on a personal and societal level. Would love a french version of this starring Vincent Lindon, or maybe i have already..

Really great film, although it was really sad and frustrating. This is the reality for so many people, and it's nice to see their stories told.

A harrowing look at the gig economy told through the prism of a family drama. Sorry We Missed You beautifully captures the highs and lows of parenting in a way that feels honest and poignant and never writerly. There's a realism here that's impressively maintained and touching moments of humanism that really bring the whole thing together. I didn't realize there was such a big family element going into this, but once that got rolling, I was putty in its hands.

A bleak depiction of a British family struggling to make a living and grow their kids in a world where employees don't seem to have any rights or free time. The only glimpses of light are brought by the human interactions. But how long can one stay humane in a society like this? It's a great, realistic and subtle film, with some brilliant acting.

Capricórnio

A dead simple situation, beautifully portrayed. It's a sad state of affairs for sure, but it's not overbearing, as there's just enough silver linings to be found throughout the movie. As a viewer you latch on to these moments, hoping that – against all odds – things will get better. It's hard not to care for the main characters, as their situation could really be anyone's. They clearly didn't do anything to deserve what they got, and that's what makes this such an effective political stateme

The gig economy is a fresh cruelty that destroys the poor.

Exactly what I was expecting when I saw the director's name.

I commend movies like this for being as dedicated as they are to pushing as much realism as possible (often tackling difficult subject matter), even at the risk of being "boring". I do think this occasionally tiptoes that line; I could certainly be more invested in characters than I am with these ones. That said, this does have some fun scenes and like many British productions, it's got its drama mostly on-point, if not a little over-the-top at times. It's a good movie that falls short of great.

It feels a tiny little bit exploitative, seeing Loach direct this one after I, Daniel Blake. Despite that, it is a very poignant and relatable drama, strongly supported by all the main actors.

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Ken Loach'dan işçi filmi. Evli ama zor şartlarda yaşayan 1 çifti izliyoruz. Varoş bir hayat yaşayan çift, çocuklarıyla sorun yaşıyor Çok uzun ve zor şartlarda yaşayan anne-baba, kendi içlerindeki sorunlar ile boğuşuyor. İşçi ve ezilen hayatı anlatmayı seven Ken Loach, başarılı bir filme imza atmış. Filmin sonu ise, çalış çalış ölene kadar durmak yok yola devam bitiyor. İşçisin sen işçi kal.

The beginning is a bit slow, but once it gets started it's a touching story of a rather common family. The actors do a good job of portraying the pain of love and ... life. This time, Loach manages to stay away from political speaches (CF the ending of Daniel Blake) and instead lets the story speak to the audience.

2. Başka Sinema Ayvalık Film Festivali.

A gritty piece of social realism of a family at crisis point. Very sad but also very true and so makes fairly uncomfortable viewing.

Capitalism, innit.

Perdede, Kanyon

Honestly, this feels a lot like the other Loach movies I've seen. The lives of the working poor are crushingly hard, and the emotional content is impressively raw and unvarnished. But in the end, I find myself feeling distanced from the material as injustices and accidents pile up and these people just keep grinding.

Socialist scarytale and effective tearjerker.

Necessary.