Is Sweet Sixteen the best Ken Loach film ever? Critics across the globe think so.

“Sweet Sixteen is one of Loach’s strongest, most affecting works.” wrote Kenneth Turan of the LA Times

“Mr Loach does some of his best directing work here with his young actors,” said Elvis Mitchell of the New York Times

“Sweet Sixteen sees Loach working at the top of his game […] producing a film full of anger, frustration and heart,” said The Independent.

“Ken Loach is in exceptional form with Sweet Sixteen […] “ said trade paper Variety.

“The most powerful film of the year by a mile.” ***** said Jonathan Wilkins, Hotdog.

"No doubt about it: this is Ken Loach's best film since Kes" **** said Ceri Thomas, Total Film

“This is urgent, powerful stuff- it really jolts you into feeling.” David Cox, I.D.