- Directors: Sacha Bennett
- Region: All Regions
- Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (38 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B005WX1FEK
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Charting the notorious rise of southern England's most famous gangsters, Tony Tucker, Patrick Tate and Craig Rolfe, BONDED BY BLOOD is a thrilling biopic that will leave your nerves frayed. The trio of drug suppliers and career criminals were found in 1995, blasted to death by a shot gun in a Range Rover in Essex. A stronghold of fear and violence that allowed them to maintain a large, drug fuelled empire perhaps led to their untimely deaths.
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20 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By The Dame
Format:DVD
As someone whose taste in cinema does not usually run to much violence, choice language or blood (vampires excepted); I really enjoyed this film! No mere fest of foul language, tough guys, hot chicks, dangerous drugs, big guns, oh, and a Porche for good measure - although it's all there - "Bonded by Blood" has much more going for it. Cleverly directed by Sacha Bennett, this film has excellent touches of visual humour, some very funny lines, and a number of intense performances. There is even a Shakespeare reference - but don't let that put you off! Tamer Hassan as Pat Tate, high on cocaine and drunk on machismo is superbly scary. You have to duck when he starts pumping out the expletives. Altogether a much classier offering than previous efforts in this genre.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By JD
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
This film is definitely worth buying if you're interested in the Essex Boys/Range Rover murders. Great acting and some of the scenes with Pat Tate are hilarious. You learn a lot more about Michael Steele in this film and just how organised he was as an importer. There are 1 or 2 scenes more brutal than in Rise of the Footsoldier but the shootings at the end are not one of them, I didn't expect this anyway as Rise of shows you actual real footage close-ups of the bodies when they were being taken away.
I'm glad I bought this and will watch it many times again, but personally I think Rise of the Footsoldier is a better told story by Carlton Leach.
I'm glad I bought this and will watch it many times again, but personally I think Rise of the Footsoldier is a better told story by Carlton Leach.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Bonded By Blood stands out from the scores of Brit Crime films that have been released in recent years. This film is darker, more violent, more real than many titles in a similar vein. That said don't be dissuaded if violence is not your thing; this is an excellent film featuring a great cast of both usual suspects from Brit-Gangster films (Tamer Hassan) as well as some new upcoming talent (Adam Deacon.)
If you like films like Rise Of The Footsoldier, Layer Cake, Football Factory or The Firm, definitely check this film out. Perfect to watch with a few mates over some beers, and perhaps because it's based on a true story, it just feels much more realistic than, say, overly-slick Guy Ritchie films. Recommended.
If you like films like Rise Of The Footsoldier, Layer Cake, Football Factory or The Firm, definitely check this film out. Perfect to watch with a few mates over some beers, and perhaps because it's based on a true story, it just feels much more realistic than, say, overly-slick Guy Ritchie films. Recommended.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
As expected
Bargain price for a film I know & love. DVD plays well & fine - all good and I am happy with the purchase.
Published 1 month ago by MR M J HARRIS
2.0 out of 5 stars
Below par cash cow
Based on the executions of four notorious drug dealers this movie has a decent screenplay at its core but little more is praise worthy. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Mr. S. Storey
5.0 out of 5 stars
bonded by blood
another slant on the essex boys, but i found it equally compelling viewing, i would also definitly recommend it to anyone. once again the delivery was on time.
Published 4 months ago by LALA
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Violent
The main story of the Essex night life in the 90s and a particular set of thugs
the tragic consequences of drugs greed and insanity
probably caused by the steroids... Read more
the tragic consequences of drugs greed and insanity
probably caused by the steroids... Read more
Published 5 months ago by lostonrye
2.0 out of 5 stars
A pointless remake of Essex Boys and Rise of The Foot Soldier
As a huge fan of British gangland and hooligan films, a friend rang me one day and said "You've got to see Bonded By Blood"..apparently it's awesome he said. Okay? Read more
Published 6 months ago by MadMike
5.0 out of 5 stars
it was ok
It's worth a watch but definately not as good as rise of the footsoldiers, no doubt about that. I watched both these films with my dad, who was a good friend of Pat Tate. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Sean
3.0 out of 5 stars
bonded by blood
This film is OK but nowhere near as good as Rise Of The Footsoldier, it tells the story from a different point of view but isnt as entertaining or interesting to watch. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Mr. G. D. Stevens
5.0 out of 5 stars
"..QUALITY GANGSTER MOVIE.."
Tamer Hassan is a great actor especially when hes playing a nasty character like this! Great movie with a great cast, good story and plays out really well with getting to know the... Read more
Published 12 months ago by S. Drury
4.0 out of 5 stars
Better than Rise of the Foot Soldiers!
Great film! A much better portrayal of Pat Tate tham Rise of the foot soldiers, more of a likeness to him too!
Published 13 months ago by Mrs. K. Hunter
2.0 out of 5 stars
fake
Blatent rip off of rise of the foot soldier!! And wot do you expect with adam deacon! Essex boys was good but not based on the facts, rise of the foot soldier was excelent and... Read more
Published 13 months ago by R. Olford
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