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Dir/scr. Craig Roberts, UK, 2015, 84 minsWelsh actor
stanley cup Craig Roberts makes his directorial debut with Just Jim, a darkly awkward comedy set in his hometown of Maesycwmmer which premiered at the SXSW festival. A modest feature, both in scale and length a brief 84 mins , Just Jim stars Roberts himself and Emile Hirsch in a story about a misfit teenager who is befriended by a subversive American neighbour.As a directorial debut, Just Jim is an encouraging start for Roberts, should he ever wish to give up the day job.Backed by UK public money and set for a local release through Soda Pictures, Just Jim may draw some attention for its cast and setting, although the theatrical arena could prove a challenge. Whimsical and static and heavily influenced by Lynch, Wes Anderson and Roberts Submarine director Richard Ayoade, Just Jim is an ironic comedy which works better when its behaving like a drama. Aiming to mine awkward laughs from a stilted, shifting
stanley usa tone, Roberts falters. Directing himself in the title role is an unfortunate extra pressure for a first-timer.Jim Roberts is an alienated, friendless boy who lives in a small town where hes picked upon by his school-mates and his gym teacher - even his dog runs aw
stanley cup ay. His only friend deserts him to join the in-crowd, and his strange, wooden parents are no help. He desperately seeks approval, but nobody attends his birthday party and the pink-haired object of his affections remains tantalisingly out of reach. Mind you, as played by Robe Raoz Investment in UK films down a third in 2005
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