'The Firm' is the British hit film about a group of Londoners who make up a gang (known as a 'firm') whilst following their beloved local football team. Traditionally, firms from all around the country would meet up and fight each other when their two teams played each other in the football league. This kind gang violence was particularly popular during the 70's and 80's, when firms such as the West Ham Inner City Firm and the Millwall Bushwackers were at the height of their powers.
Fans of 'Football Factory' and 'Green Street Hooligans' are in for a treat, as the film is made by Football Factory's director Nick Love, although it doesn't feature any of the same cast. The film revolves around a young boy named Dom who by accident one day runs into the leader of the local firm named Bex. He and Bex instantly strike up a rapport, and Dom becomes initiated into the gang where he and the other members start going away and fighting other firms.
At first Dom is enjoying life in the local firm, since it affords him many other perks in his local society, but he soon sees the darker nature of what goes on as Bex becomes increasingly obsessed with taking on Yeti - the leader of the neighbouring and rival Millwall firm.
While I didn't recognise any of the actors in the film, every single one of them provided a magnificent display of acting talent, with Calum McNab (as Dom) and Paul Anderson (as Bex) being the two stand-out performances.
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