Just Jim is a 2015 Welsh comedy horror psychological thriller film written and directed by Craig Roberts in his directorial debut. The film stars Roberts as a lonely Welsh teenager who is given the chance to increase his popularity when a cool American (Emile Hirsch) moves in next door
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Plot summary
Jim, a lonely sixteen‑year‑old boy from Wales, spends most of his time with his dog. After the dog dies, he becomes even more isolated. His routine changes when Dean, a confident American teenager who moves in next door, enters his life and draws his attention.
Cast
Craig Roberts as Jim
Emile Hirsch as Dean
Ryan Owen as Michael
Charlotte Randall as Jackie
Nia Roberts as Mum
Aneirin Hughes as Dad
Mark Lewis Jones as Donald
Sai Bennett as Michelle
Trystan Gravelle as John
Richard Harrington as Headmaster
Helen Griffin as Beatrice
Darragh Mortell as The Bed Boy
Release
The film premiered at South by Southwest on 14 March 2015 and was released in the United Kingdom on 25 September 2015.
Reception
The film has received generally positive reviews from critics, holding an 85% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 13 reviews. John DeFore of The Hollywood Reporter states in his review: "A misshapen but nicely dressed coming-of-age film." Fionnuala Halligan of ScreenDaily says "As a directorial debut, though, Just Jim is an encouraging start for Roberts, should he ever wish to give up the day job."