"Scrapper: A Joyful Candy-Colored Take on Working-Class Cinema"

"Scrapper" is a film about a 12-year-old girl named Georgie who sets up an elaborate lie system to avoid being put into foster care after her mother's death. She steals bikes for money and stays in her childhood home until her long-lost father, Jason, shows up unexpectedly. The film explores the complex dynamics of their relationship and Georgie's resilience in coping with her mother's death. The director, Charlotte Regan, establishes a fluid and flexible tone, allowing for whimsy, pathos, tenderness, humor, and meta-asides. The performances by Harris Dickinson and Lola Campbell are authentic and surprising, capturing the emotional depth of their characters. "Scrapper" is a remarkable directorial debut that showcases resilience in a makeshift and messy way.