You won't come out of the cinema full of cheer - the film certainly succeeds in showcasing the depressing realities faced by many British families in the current socio-economic climate.
'Sorry We Missed You' is an important and timely social commentary, much like a case study in fact, although I'm not sure it rates especially highly in terms of a piece of cinema. While the story carries emotional depth, it has very simple narrative and in places the performances don't quite hit the mark, which hinders the film in maximising impact, which was surely it's intention.
It's not a patch on Loach's previous film - I, Daniel Blake - which takes on societal issues in an equally direct fashion but is a vastly superior and more enjoyable watch.
'Sorry We Missed You' is an important and timely social commentary, much like a case study in fact, although I'm not sure it rates especially highly in terms of a piece of cinema. While the story carries emotional depth, it has very simple narrative and in places the performances don't quite hit the mark, which hinders the film in maximising impact, which was surely it's intention.
It's not a patch on Loach's previous film - I, Daniel Blake - which takes on societal issues in an equally direct fashion but is a vastly superior and more enjoyable watch.