Comments on: Getgood Link: Police try to stop gangland movie being shown – One Eye on the Road

By: John Heaven

John Heaven — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:34:19 +0000

I, too, can understand why they would want to stop this. Having said that, my objection is based entirely on the trailer, and that’s on YouTube for everyone to see.
The thing that disturbs me about the trailer is that it gives the impression that this kind of violence is pervasive, and it leaves only one possible answer to the question ‘If I lived in the midst of this, which side would I rather be on?’.

By: Dave Harte

Dave Harte — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:25:47 +0000

Oh I dunno. I don’t think it proves anything. As evidence youtube comments are probably the least reliable of all.

By: Nicky Getgood

Nicky Getgood — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:32:52 +0000

Oh dear, this is what happens when you trust blogs over traditional media.

My bad.

But thanks for pointing me to that YouTube discussion Dave. That is truly frightening, and kind of proves Danny’s point.

By: Russ L

Russ L — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:24:22 +0000

It’s also worth noting that it doesn’t seem “the police” warning off picture houses, more like “a copper”. That sounds a hell of a lot more dodgy. It’s hard not to picture him observing that the popcorn stand looks a bit flammable while he makes his insinuations of trouble.

By: Dave Harte

Dave Harte — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:41:20 +0000

The police quote in the Birmingham Post version of events tells a different story of events: "A force spokesman said: “The atmosphere was very positive and peaceful and the screening went ahead as planned.”" There's also a WM Police youtube video with their take on the film. They kinda don't like it (more for negative stereotyping than anything). Of course the comments under the Youtube clips of the film are were the real action is taking place although there's as much concern about a clip showing a street sign mistakenly showing an 'E' postcode (therefore London).