Dirty Pretty Things

Dirty Pretty Things (2002) is a movie by Stephen Frears, a gritty urban drama about two illegal immigrants in London. It was produced by the Celador Films production company.

Criticism

The film was well received by audiences and critics for its protrayal of the bleak, hand-to-mouth lives of asylum seeking immigrants in London and of the more seedy, criminal aspect that underlies all the glitz and glamour. Reviewers have also pointed out that the plot successfully portrays the personalities of the main characters by forcing them into situations that test their morality and religious convictions.

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Some reviewers have suggested that the love affair between Okwe and Senay is an unnecessary aspect of the plot, and that this aspect of their relationship should not have been developed. It has also been pointed out that while the illegal trade of human organs does exist, it is a rare activity and thus the plot is not plausible. There has also been criticism that the film was advertised as an erotic thriller, a label that many viewers do not agree with.

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