London Boulevard (2010)
Genre: Crime / Drama
Duration: 103 minuten
Country:
United States / United Kingdom
Directed by: William Monahan
Stars: Colin Farrell, Keira Knightley and David Thewlis
IMDb score:
6,2 (51.672)
Releasedate: 10 November 2010
London Boulevard plot
"Not every criminal wants to be one."
Mitchel (Colin Farrell) is a recently released criminal. He wants to leave the criminal environment behind. He seems to succeed when he is offered a job protecting Charlotte (Keira Knightley), an isolated young actress. But his false friends from the past keep knocking on his door, dragging him into their criminal activities that spiral out of control.
Actors and actresses
Harry Mitchel
Charlotte
Jordan
Briony Mitchel
Billy Norton
Gant
DI Bailey
Dr. Raju
Danny
Penny
Reviews & comments
Onderhond
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- 87623 messages
- 12889 votes
Pretty okay.
William Monahan may do his best to do a well-known theme and genre in his own way, that while his style isn't that exceptional now, but it does make London Boulevard a film that has some way lingers.
In any case, there is no shortage of well-known (and skilled) actors. Farrell and Knightley are the usual suspects, but also very nice to see, for example, a Thewlis and Marsan at work again. These are gentlemen who rarely put down a bad role, even in lesser films.
The film is a typical British gangster thing, but less flashy and with style and tone. It is a little quieter, just a little more focused on the drama, but not without some black humor and the necessary dose of bawdy language. A fine combination, which unfortunately, in comparison with its genre contemporaries, is just a bit too well-behaved.
But the film certainly entertains. It doesn't take too long, the pace is good, the characters are captivating and the ending is fitting. A happy ending wouldn't have made it a bit too bland, the fact that you as a viewer are hoping for it mainly speaks in favor of the characters.
Monahan shows he has something to offer, but is missing something that really makes his film stand out.
3.0*
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IH88
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- 9761 messages
- 3190 votes
“Heard you been lookin' for me...”
London Boulevard is a separate intersection between a Guy Ritchie movie and Carlito's Way. Without the flair and humor of Ritchie, and without the intensity of Carlito. And without Pacino, of course. The film jumps from one topic to the next without getting particularly interesting.
Fortunately, the actors with Farrell and certainly Winstone know what to do with their colorful roles. And Knightley is also nice in a somewhat musty and too small role as a well-known actress. Director Monahan tries it with fast direction, hard action and that raw English slum mentality, but the result is a somewhat messy whole that does not impress. Not even the impressive ending.
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gizzegiz
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- 476 messages
- 3165 votes
Beautiful movie! I say, while it's really not my genre normally!
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