i be a huge fan of mike leigh and his late do not disappoint . it be a typically well act work class human drama . it have all of the element you would expect from his film represent the preoccupation with the effect of socio economic condition on the mental health and family or romantic relationship of work class people and the theatrical exaggeration of certain characteristic almost to the point of make the protagonist into caricature and of course the perfectly judge score which hit just the right note in set the mood of the piece . the film centre around the family unit of cab driver phil ( the always excellent timothy spall ) and his wife ( lesley manville ) who make up for his deficiency in provide for his family by work in a mundane supermarket job and their 2 overweight child maroon in an insular existence with little chance of escape . the main focus be on their relationship and inability to communicate and articulate and and their individual outlook . all or nothing be extremely successful at convey all of these aspect . of course leigh be leigh also extend his portrayal to take in other dysfunctional character live in the same demoralising high rise housing flat . these include alcoholic and abusive partner in relationship and a young woman who use her sexuality a a tool to escape the grim reality of her environment or family situation . his bleak since naked but perhaps good realise and more coherent . there be ( thankfully . ) some moment of hope and optimism which be characteristic ingredient of his film but the abiding impression be one of hopelessness in the face of grind poverty and ruin life . a brave piece of work and an absolute must see .