Something stilted about some of the early scenes made me wonder if it was the acting (Jeremy Irvine is questionable) or the dialogue (Parker has adapted Jenny Downham's novel 'Before I Die'). Also, does Dakota Fanning live in the UK now? Or am I thinking of some other American girl who was in that Up North film.... (Yes, you are. That was Elle Fanning, in Ginger and Rosa.)
Paddy Considine and Olivia Williams are the parents, Kaya Scodelario a friend. Olivia is terrific, especially in hospital scenes.
The boy (Edgar Canham) has some good lines e.g.
"When Tessa's dead, can we go on holiday?"
Shot by Erik Wilson.
OK to Good.
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