‘Explosive and provocative’ musical thriller with unrecognisable Outlander star now streaming

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One of the best films released this year has just been made available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.Following one of the most subversive musical acts to emerge in the last decade, the musical thriller takes a uniquely comedic and daring look at conflicts in Northern Ireland.Starring the musicians in question playing themselves, this future Irish classic is brimming with rave-ready tracks, riotous laughs and plenty of bad behaviour.Subscribers can now stream the film at no extra cost and it’s a must-watch for anyone who’s a fan of bold new music, riveting crime films and moving dramas.We’re talking about Kneecap, an underseen gem from this year which nevertheless packs a punch and deserves to be seen by as many as possible.Irish rappers Liam Óg "Mo Chara" Ó Hannaidh, Naoise "Móglaí Bap" Ó Cairealláin and JJ "DJ Próvaí" Ó Dochartaigh all play themselves in this autobiographical musical drama set in Belfast.When Liam is arrested and refuses to speak English, he strikes up a friendship with Irish teacher JJ who’s brought in to translate.

When JJ discovers his rap lyrics, he forms a trio with Liam and his best friend Naoise to bring their provocative music to life.Also in the cast is a nearly unrecognisable Jessica Reynolds of Outlander fame and Hollywood star Michael Fassbender as Naoise’s father.Wendy Ide of The Guardian called Kneecap “exhilarating” and “one of the funniest films of the year”.“The combination of the profane and the political, the riotous humour and punchy editing makes for one of the more energising viewing experiences of the year, and possibly one of the funniest,” she writes.The Upcoming says: “It hardly comes as a surprise that the Kneecap won the NEXT Audience Award at the Sundance Film Festival in