Cinema Voyage - Michael Pearson

This blog is PRIMARILY about movies. Some dvd and some that are still in the theater. Also, links are provided on some movies if you decide you want to purchase it. Also, I write and read quite a bit. So, you may, from time to time see a book review here from an up-and-coming author or an interview with one. If you have a book that you have written, please don't hesitate to contact me if you want an unbiased opinion. I would be happy to read and review what you've written. We should value our creative people more.

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Review - RocknRolla

January 26th 2009 02:09

I don't mind Madonna but I for one am glad that she will no longer be stifling Guy Ritchie's creativity. I loved Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and it is great to see him back on form with yet another witty gangster film 10 years after the release of his original.

The cast in RocknRolla is indeed a mixed bag, which includes Russian mobsters, London gangsters, scheming accountants, dodgy councillors, rockstars, junkies and killer crayfish. I will not even endeavour to go into the full plot as there are many twists and turns but the basic premise is simple - don't trust anyone.

Lenny Cole (Tom Wilkinson) as the head of the underworld makes a shady deal with Uri, a Russian mobster, (Karel Roden) in order that he can build an arena in London. As a gift of faith, Uri lends his favourite painting to Lenny for luck. Uri instructs his accountant to withdraw seven million pounds from the books without it being traced in order to fund the backhanded permits but the information is leaked to One Two (Gerard Butler) by Stella (Thandie Newton), Uri's accountant. Not only does the money go missing (twice) but the lucky painting is also stolen causing chaos throughout the London streets.

The cast is superb and the fast cracking pack of the script means that there are plenty of laughs throughout. My advice - don't take it too seriously and you will enjoy the ride.

Voyage Review: 3/5

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