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RocknRolla

RocknRolla

Cast: Mark Strong, Gerard Butler, Tom Wilkinson, Thandie Newton, Jimi Mistry, Jeremy Piven, Toby Kebbell, Gemma Arterton.

Directed by Guy Ritchie.

Story: London gangster malarkey.

Running Time: 1hr 54 minutes.

UK Certificate 15, US Certificate R.

 

Gerard Butler explains the concept of personal space to Mark Strong. It's good to be back. Guy Ritchie went a bit mental with Revolver, and the less said about Swept Away the better, but I'm pleased to say he's back to his old school best with RocknRolla. Think Lock Stock / Snatch without the novelty factor and you're pretty much there. Tom Wilkinson is a brilliant London gangster and Mark Strong hasn't put a foot wrong in his whole career, while the soundtrack and visual flair are almost on a par with those two earlier seminal works. Rock'n'roll on the sequel.

I enjoyed this film: 4/5

I think the average moviegoer will enjoy it: 4/5

Testosterone Satisfaction Rating: 4/5

To enjoy this film: appreciate Guy Ritchie's proper movies, such as Lock Stock.

 

RocknRolla was released in the UK on 5th September 2008.