As somebody who had not heard any of this before, it became a curious phenomenon to sit and watch a film and slowly have the realities begin to click into place.

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

The biggest problem with this movie is it’s a little better than you think it might be, which somehow makes it worse. As in, it takes itself a bit too seriously, which makes most of the movie feel kind of dull.

It is a very good movie and very funny but i think it could be a bit longer but it has a good story line and good music so i give this move 10 out of 10 for entertainment and 10 out of 10 for the story line. I think it was a shame there was only one gun in the movie but the part with the gun was one of the best parts because the acting was better and it was more dramatic and entertaining and there was a good fight plus one of the guys wet his pants.I would say this is one of the best movies of all time and is worth anyone money and 8 out of 10 people would agree with me so watch this movie and see if you like it like i did.

Similar sentiments appeared to be echoed by Noel Clarke, as this semi-spoof of his two Hood films caused a clash between Clarke and Adam Deacon on Twitter. It's a shame it overshadows Anuvahood, because it's an easily watchable film that flies along like all good cartoons do, even though it's nevertheless an odd mix.While fairly amusing, subtlety is not in evidence here. Deacon's character works at a supermarket called Laimsbury's and all concerned roll their eyes, overplay their dialogue, exaggerate body language... it's a full on sillyfest where even Big Brother's Aisleyne Horgan-Wallace is on hand to spoof her own Big Brother catchphrase, pretend to receive cunnilingus and reference Mike Tyson. Fun for what it is, if you're prepared to get in on the gag, but never possessing anything remotely resembling reality or intelligence.And yet... fifteen minutes before the end the whole thing changes. Not only are we suddenly supposed to believe in, and care for, Deacon's band of two dimensional comic misfits, but the violence is ramped up. And this isn't comic violence, as demonstrated throughout the film, but sickening, graphic bloodied violence that makes Kidulthood and Adulthood put together appear tame.It's an unusual decision that throws the film completely, like having the climax to Reservoir Dogs serve as an ending to Laurel and Hardy's Way Out West. Sure, other cartoons have gone in for face-distorting occurrences... but after Tom's face was smashed in by an iron he could always put it back to normal two frames later.

Now I am from Australia and I understand the Queens English from both sides of the world. Problem is, these guys are speaking the queens English. It's some sort of bastardized slang (which I imagine is how they speak in that corner of England, which is cool, but, don't fink we can unerstan ya blood!) Now I can see the humorous side and I get the pun and poke at other films along the way, but I just couldn't understand a damn thing. Same thing happened to me when I watched 1 Day. Great idea, shame it had no it was in another language. When you watch a film, like Menace 2 Society or Fresh or 187 for that matter,the slang is portrayed but understandable (maybe American Filmmakers hand feed their audience more so than British filmmakers). Even in comedic send ups and spoofs like Don't be a menace..., the language is still understandable. Pity, I would of enjoyed this based on the actors.

Watching Anuvahood, it becomes clear very quickly that Adam Deacon the director was trying to make a British version of Friday, the classic American 'ghetto' comedy. Almost every aspect of the film has been influenced by Friday; for example the theme tune of the neighbourhood bully in Anuvahood is basically the same as the one in Friday but with a beat added to it! However, it doesn't come anywhere near to the brilliance of Friday, not even close! The main problem is that in Anuvahood all the main characters are played so stupidly over-the-top for the whole film (watch it and you'll understand). If you're looking for clever, subtle humour then look elsewhere.Having said all that, Anuvahood does have its moments and overall it was quite entertaining (it is undeniably a unique and quirky film); some bits are VERY funny (my favourite was with the African traffic warden!)and it has some truly disgusting bits (one involving ketchup and feet).However, for most of the film I wasn't laughing, just thinking "Friday is so much better than this."One more thing; if you're not familiar with the slang of the 'gangsters' in London, definitely don't bother coming to see it!