"In a glib, noisy world, its brand of quiet leaves you stunned"– Charlotte O'Sullivan, Time Out
"As well as heralding a major new talent in Brian Stirner, A KIND OF HUSH provides a
welcome reminder that contemporary British drama can be moving and gritty without relying on constant blaring rock anthems and camera tricks. It is certainly one to make a noise about."
–
Screen International
"Director Brian Stirner takes a bunch of controversial themes and welds them into a challenging debut film"
– Alexander Walker, Evening Standard
"Intelligent and powerful, with top-notch acting from a largely unknown ensemble cast."
– Virgin Net
"A KIND OF HUSH is engaging and inspiring cinema at its socially relevant best"
– Wilhelm Snyman, Cape Times
"Although challenging in terms of its subject matter, A KIND
OF HUSH has a humanity, warmth and intelligence which assures its accessibility. This is an impressive new British movie from first time director Brian Stirner, who gets astonishing performances from an almost
completely unknown cast, which deserves to be seen and appreciated.
– Adrian Wootton, Director London Film Festival
"Stirner's debut is a moving and tough-minded first feature
that has the courage to stand alone without recourse to attention-grabbing stylistic tricks. An added bonus is the haunting score by avant garde composer Arvo Pärt which perfectly complements the unsettling story."
– ID Magazine
"I saw this film a year ago and haven't been able to get it out of my mind. It's a gem … devastating."
– Baz Bamigboye, Daily Mail
"A provocative and challenging film"
– Glasgow Herald
"An unusual and thought-provoking film bursting at the seams with talent"
– Simon Button, Uncut Magazine
"Debut writer-director Stirner avoids the pitfalls that could so easily have trapped him by painting a vivid portrait of the boys and the bleak environment, while
sympathetically – and skilfully – mixing tragedy with compassion and friendship."
– Ben Falk, Empire Magazine
"A fine directorial debut … astonishing performances"
–
Anwar Brett, Film Review
"Impressive debut … uncomfortable, but assured"
– The Scotsman
"With understanding and dark humour, this film strikes right into the heart"
– Emden Zeitung
" Provocative … Stirner treats his subject with touching delicacy"
– Nigel Cliff, The Times
"A KIND OF HUSH packs an authentic unfiltered emotional punch"
– Ben Walters, The Express
"A significant feature film debut for writer/director Brian Stirner, who excels in fusing raw
physical violence with cheeky humour and the numbing ache of abuse"
– Catherine Bromley, The List
"Captivates the viewer … stays long in the memory"
– What's On
"Thumbs up. This is a marvellous ensemble production"
– Desert Sun, Palm Springs
