The Irish Film The Angel's Share is Heaven Sent

"The Angel's Share" is a Scottish comedy/drama/redemption film.  The film gives you a suspension from reality that is sheer inebriated bliss.  Why does it seem only Independent foreign film makers have mastered the genre of ordinary people who accomplish extraoardinary things in the most amusing way?  I don't know, but I do know this is a movie not to be missed.  The director, Ken Loach, won the Palm d'Or for "The Wind that Shakes the Willows" ('08) a searing Irish Civil War drama.  With "The Ange's Share," Loach adds a light hearted touch to the violent & dead end lives of several young people who are united in their court ordered "community payback," under the compassionate mentoring of Harry (John Henshaw,) British Indep. Film Award winner.   Our protagonsit, Robbie, (Scottish Award Winning actor) has a girlfriend about to give birth to his son. Robbie also has a history of violence, drug addiction and imprisonment.  He is granted leniency by the judge for assaulting a group of low life thugs who make his life a living Hell.  Instead of jail time, he is ordered to fulfill 300 hours of community payback where he meets up with a band of misdemeanor misfits under Harry's charge.  Harry cares for Robbie beyond the call of duty as he witnesses the violent, relentless cycle Robbie is mired under.  Robbie wants to become a peaceful, responsible father & partner but doesn't see how this is possible.  However, he does possess cunning & leadership skills.  He orchestrates an ingenious caper with 3 other numbskulls in his group.  The opening scene where one of the pack falls back on the track is hilarious but the movie quickly turns dark.  The movie takes numerous surprising turns; all with deep  poignancy.  The movie speaks to second chances.  Do not miss your chance to see this unique gem.