Monday 27 September 2010

RocknRolla (2008) 6/10

Starring : Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Thandie Newton, Mark Strong, Karel Roden
Director : Guy Ritchie
Running Time : 115 mins

Mob boss Lenny Cole (Wilkinson) finds himself in deep trouble when a painting on loan to him from a Russian real estate developer, Uri Omovich (Roden), is stolen from his office wall. The prime suspect is Lenny’s son, and as Lenny sends out his best men to try and recover the painting before Uri calls in his boys.

Yet another boring heist movie from Guy Ritchie. I never even liked Lock Stock And Two Smoking Barrels, so it was doubtful I’d enjoy this. It’s got the typical wide-boy criminal characters you’d expect from Ritchie, and not a one of them has any charisma. Only Tom Wilkinson and Mark Strong bring anything to this poor excuse for a gangster movie. Steer clear if you're not a fan of Ritchie's work.

You’ll like this if you liked : Snatch

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