Cert 15
101 mins
BBFC advice: Contains very strong language, strong violence, sex, drug misuse, torture
Bliss. It has been many months since everyfilm.co.uk was up-to-date to such an extent that I could write reviews ahead of movie releases but here we are.
So, Femi Oyeniran and Kalvadour Peterson's The Intent is not out until Friday but, thanks to an internet link sent to me by its PR company, I can give you an early verdict.
The film is a representation of what happens when power intoxicates in the world of London's gangs and the conflict of an uncover police office in trying to expose those who have, on the face of it, become his friends,
Dylan Duffus plays the aforementioned detective who becomes embroiled in a series of increasingly violent raids by a gang called the TIC, led by a loose cannon known Hoodz, portrayed by Tayo Jarrett, better known a 'grime' artist Scorcher.
Duffus and Scorcher provide the most potent aspect of The Intent, convincing in both language (it took me a good ten minutes to acclimatise to their street lingo) and expression.
I could sense a truth about the way in which tension ratchets up between rival gangs and how innocent bystanders become collateral damage.
It is also interesting to see how death affects the participants differently. The head of Hoodz is turned so much towards the prize (money, fast cars and women) that he has no conscience and cannot understand those that have one.
However, both Mrs W and I felt that its representation of the police was wooden and off the mark.
The point which particularly jarred to me was the way in which arrests were carried out, gung-ho and in public when most often operations are at dawn when the suspects are in bed and at their most vulnerable.
There are also scenes in interview and briefing rooms which feel strangely forced when compared to the much more natural acting in other arenas.
The Intent's makers should take credit for the fact that it does shock and it is thought-provoking and has a final twist which is particularly effectively handled.
Reasons to watch: the realistic representation of gang culture
Reasons to avoid: its off-the-mark portrayal of the police
Laughs: none
Jumps: none
Vomit: off-screen
Nudity: very briefly
Overall rating: 6/10
Star tweet
DJ IRONIK Enjoyed the @theintentmovie film premiere last night. Wicked movie! Good to see @femioyeniran too bro, congrats! 
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