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Based on the best selling diaries by two self confessed "pieces of Moscow scum" who produced their own rough guide to London. This dark comedy is the tale of two likeable but wayward young Russian immigrants who come to London do amass an easy fortune. But it s not too long before Spiker (Ben Barnes) and Cobakka (Andrei Chadov) realise that legally they are not going to get very far. So aided by the dodgy Artash they learn to shoplift, rip off banks, joyride ride on the tube and turn mobile phones in to crack. Finding themselves drawn into the shadowy underworld life begins to turn sour and the highs begin to fade. When Spiker begins to fall prey to the easy drugs Cobakka is forced to making some life-changing decisions. Special Features: Making of Bigga Than Ben
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Interactive Menu, Making Of, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Based on the best selling diaries by two self confessed "pieces of Moscow scum" who produced their own rough guide to London. This dark comedy is the tale of two likeable but wayward young Russian immigrants who come to London to amass an easy fortune. But it's not too long before Spiker (Ben Barnes) and Cobakka (Andrei Chadov) realise that legally they are not going to get very far. So aided by the dodgy Artash they learn to shoplift, rip off banks, joyride on the tube and turn mobile phones into crack. Finding themselves drawn into the shadowy underworld life begins to turn sour and the highs begin to fade. When Spiker begins to fall prey to the easy drugs Cobakka is forced to making some life-changing decisions. ...Bigga Than Ben
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very funny Ben Barnes,
This review is from: Bigga Than Ben [DVD] [2007] (DVD)
Just in case anyone's in any doubt - this is not a film to learn English by. Or how to be PC. If you want to laugh on the other hand...
Two Russians come to London intent on ripping the place off - first legitimately, then by any and all means necessary. Like all travelers who come to the lovely UK, they're unprepared for the weather, the sheer expense and especially as regards London - the mass disinterest in their plight. God knows how but our two Russian heroes, in spite of being racist opportunists, soon learn that the only people who can help them are those who live outside the system like themselves. Unlike most London based films, there are no Oxo tower shots or posh people in wheelchairs. The normally clean-cut Ben Barnes and his sidekick Chadov are a great pair who slowly win you over to the point where you feel sorry for them. Nothing goes as planned, but still they persevere even when all the odds are stacked up against them. Fast-paced, very funny, this is a beautifully shot look at the very ugly underbelly of London that most of the tourists (or city-dwellers) never see.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Buy this movie now!,
By Film fan (London) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Bigga Than Ben [DVD] [2007] (DVD)
This is a fantastic debut from the very talented writer/director Suzie Halewood. The film charts the spiritual journey undertaken by two Russian immigrants, Spiker (Andrei Chadov) and Cobakka (Ben Barnes), who come to London to dodge the draft and fill their pockets. Barnes, in what is undoubtedly his best role to date, gives an outstanding performance and the pairing with talented Russian actor, Andrei Chadov makes for one of the best double acts since `Withnail and I'. The film shows a side of London rarely seen and combines poignant drama with some hilarious comedy. Definitely a must-see DVD!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Absolutely Hilarious!,
This review is from: Bigga Than Ben [DVD] [2007] (DVD)
I'm a huge Ben Barnes fan, he's handsome, a great actor and charming! When i saw the trailer for this, it didn't do it justice, the film is incredibly funny yet extremely relatable. Being a london-lass myself, i always see people like the two main characters and i often wonder how they came to be here and this some how gives you an insight to what you don't know about emigrants and what they go through when arriving to England! This movie could be describes as funny version of Dirty pretty things, with the same sort of themes being touched! I would highly recommend this film!
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