Fresh, wanting to be noticed, like a keen puppy, Rye Lane is a breezy delight.
Both getting over break-ups, sensitive David Jonsson meets impulsive Vivian Oparah at an 'art' exhibition and they spend the day together. Well written and funny, Nathan Bryon and Tom Melia (both lots of TV, the latter a frequent writer on Hollyoaks). The director uses lots of tricks like ultra wide angle lenses, bright colours and an interesting sound track comprising effects as well as well-chosen and original music. No doubt all this was helped by seasoned editor par excellence Vic Boydell (more on this after we've had lunch).
A bright and funny cast also includes Poppy Allen-Quarmby (her best friend), Karene Peter (his ex), Benjamin Sarpong-Broni (hilarious as her new BF), Simon Manyonda ('artist'), Malcolm Atobrah, Levi Roots. Colin Firth (who Q spotted in a little Love Actually joke-reference).
Portrays a vibrant Brixton really well.
Camera: Olan Collardy.
Loved the timing of the restaurant grill flames to certain parts of dialogue, the lateral track out of the fridge trick, people in the backgrounds, the way flashback scenes are portrayed (especially the cinema full of Jonssons).
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