Kneecap is a music biopic that’s truly unlike one I’ve seen in a while. The film decides to be just as bumping as the music the group Kneecap makes. Kneecap are an Irish hip hop trio from West Belfast, Northern Ireland, with the stage-names Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí.

I found Kneecap to be such a refreshing biopic due to the style of it. You get a lot of biopics that can take themselves too serious sometimes and end up feeling heavy handed. Kneecap however goes for an alternative route where each scene bounces from the next. It also had a Scott Pilgrim Vs The World vibe which I loved. A lot of graphics pop up on the screen throughout and feels very experimental. It fits so well with the music that Kneecap makes as well adding just another layer to the film.

The performances are great here with the real-life members of the group showcasing that they have more than just musical talent. Michael Fassbender has a role here as one of the fathers and absolutely crushes it in the amount of time he is in. A film like this couldn’t have been told with anyone else other than the ones that experience this. This is what makes the movie shine even more is that our main three characters are played by the real-life counterparts. There’s a ton of soul and passion from these characters throughout the film.

The camera work is one of my favorite aspects of Kneecap because it has such a unique flair to it. In the film we get a lot of kinetic energy as we bounce around from one thing to the next. All of this is felt through the way the camera floats around in scenes. You really get a sense for the intensity and passion from the group through this. Kneecap is able to keep you intrigued with its pacing that carries on seamlessly throughout.

Kneecap also wears its heart on its sleeve and doesn’t try to brush up or polish anything. The story of the trio is fast and messy but still one that you can’t help but to cheer for. All of this underdog energy really has you on your feet by the end when the credits start rolling. It’s a film that will both entertain but also inspire you to fight for what you believe in. The punk rock attitude that Kneecap represents was put on the screen so effortlessly.

I did enjoy the film for the most part but do believe there are some things that can feel a tad repetitive. All of which could have been cut or condensed to offer something much more concise. Although its runtime can be felt, the film does a great job at wrapping up nicely. Kneecap is sure to be a new way to look at the biopic but is also a reminder of not giving up.

We Give Kneecap a 4/5.