Film reviews: Christy is a brutal, funny and poignant coming-of-age tale

Set in Cork, Christy opens with its eponymous anti-hero, 17-year-old Christy (Danny Power), returning from Ballincollig to his old stomping ground on the Northside.

A still from 'Christy', the film by Irish film-maker Brendan Canty starring Daniel Power.

• Christy
• ★★★★☆
• Cinematic release