BAFTA award winning director, screenwriter and actor, Noel Clarke, hit back at the criticisms that his latest endeavour, 4.3.2.1, is a glossy remake of Kidulthood, on his blog.

The movie, which follows the lives of four girls over three days who are (unknowingly) connected, involves a host of stars including Michelle Ryan (where has Zoe Slater been?), Eve, Emma Roberts, Ben Drew (aka Plan B), Adam Deacon and Bashy.

The unofficial teaser was made available on YouTube last week…

…and with over 30,000 views in four days, the comments came in thick and fast. Overwhelmingly the response was positive, but some viewers complained the Kidulthood and Adulthood director had simply ripped-off his earlier productions with a glossier, star-studded cast;

“This kinda looks like a star studded remake of kidulthood and adulthood I hope it isn’t coz i so will not pay to watch a remake” complained one viewer. Another asked “IS THIS ADULTHOOD 3?!” Whilst another commented “too samey from Noel in my opinion…”.

In response Noel took to his blog hitting back at the criticisms, maintaining that he is an innovative and original director who wouldn’t let his fans down;

What does bug me A LOT is people dismissing it as the same old thing as before. “why don’t he change actors” Why does he do the same old thing.”

Let me ask you this. As the person who bought Kidulthood to the masses, and whether you like the film or not, at the time that it came out there was nothing else like it. Then Adulthood was made, and yes it was a sequel but it took things to a different level.

But I ask you, as the person that bought you those films. At the time, new and innovative films for this country. Do you really, really think that I would make the same thing again? Do you really think I wouldn’t be smart enough to be as innovative and original now, as I was then and bring you something new?

I haven’t let you down yet…

4.3.2.1. looks set to be another modern classic from the 34 year-old 2009 Rising Star Award winner. Although the teaser doesn’t give much of the storyline away, a bit of digging reveals it’s a heist movie following the lives of four different girls who are all somehow linked to a diamond robbery… we also viewed lots of naked lesbians shooting guns. Nice.

Words by Reya El-Salahi

Tags: Noel Clarke, Unwind