Just Jim (2015 film)

Just Jim is a 2015 Welsh black comedy 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

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 approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on  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."