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Essex Boys constructs a fictional story around the infamous Range Rover murders in Rettenden, Essex, in which three local drug dealers were found blasted to death by shotguns. Driving for ex-con Jason Locke (Sean Bean) was just another job for Billy Reynolds (Charlie Creed-Miles). But fresh out of a five-year stretch, Locke is looking to make up for lost time and begins a turf war. He stalks his manor with a menacing leer and a bottle of acid to throw in the face of anyone who gets in his way, and is given to Locke and his drug-dealing gang rely on brute strength to enforce their will, but when they decide to expand their game they underestimate the wiles of Billy's boss, countrified crime gent John Dyke. Southend's sunset strip of neon-fronted clubs and arcades, but fails to lift the plot of his film out of the Brit-gangster ghetto. That said, Winsor laudably plays it straight, avoiding the style over substance affectations of the genre, while coaxing believable performances out of his cast. --Chris Campion
On the DVD: the anamorphic 1.85:1 widescreen transfer is good with little obvious grain and an above average level of detail. But it is the soundtrack that's really the star of this DVD. The intensity of the film and the relentless action from the outset (where you are thrust into the middle of a crowded nightclub) is really upped by the brilliant Dolby Digital 5.1 audio mix, resulting in the viewer feeling every gunshot. It's a good job that the soundtrack is so spectacular, since there are no special features except the usual suspects, the original theatrical trailer and scene access. --Kristen BowditchEssex Boys constructs a fictional story around the infamous Range Rover murders in Rettenden, Essex, in which three local drug dealers were found blasted to death by shotguns. Driving for ex-con Jason Locke (Sean Bean) was just another job for Billy Reynolds (Charlie Creed-Miles). But fresh out of a five-year stretch, Locke is looking to make up for lost time and begins a turf war. He stalks his manor with a menacing leer and a bottle of acid to throw in the face of anyone who gets in his way, and is given to humiliating publicly his long-suffering wife Lisa (Alex Kingston). Locke and his drug-dealing gang rely on brute strength to enforce their will, but when they decide to expand their game they underestimate the wiles of Billy's boss, countrified crime gent John Dyke. Director Terry Winsor makes good use of locations, especially Southend's sunset strip of neon-fronted clubs and arcades, but fails to lift the plot of his film out of the Brit-gangster ghetto. That said, Winsor laudably plays it straight, avoiding the style over substance affectations of the genre, while coaxing believable performances out of his cast. --Chris Campion
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An everyday tale of Essex criminal lowlife, starring Sean Bean as Jason Locke, a gangster freshly released from prison who is encouraged by his wife Lisa (Alex Kingston) to get involved in a vicious battle for control of the lucrative Essex drugs market. However Jason's plans are wrecked when he is sold a batch of dodgy merchandise by one of his rivals, and it is left to Lisa to realise her ambitions herself. She takes over Jason's former position, and doesn't hesitate to seduce criminal kingpin John Dyke (Tom Wilkinson), but in order to be safe she also has to deal with the one man who can put the finger on her, her husband's former chauffeur Billy Reynolds (Charlie Creed-Miles).
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
I really liked this film as the characters are all interesting and although the settings and catchphrases may be slightly cliched of the Gangster Genre the characters are unpredictable and well acted. This film really captures all the different aspects of life as a criminal, the money, the nervousness, paranoia, excitement and the inevitable downfall resulting in lives being ruined.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By talzybob
Format:DVD
couldnt wait to watch it when i got it. always have liked ths film, and been based on true events is what makes the film for me. Although the characters are different, if you know about the story that happened in real life, then you will understand this film. good cast, gritty crime drama.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By adamski
Format:DVD
I'm always wary of British gangster type movies as they tend to be beyond cliched & although this is a bit on the cliched side, I thought it was actually pretty decent. Nothing too fancy on the direction side of things, so there's a more gritty feeling to this. Sean Bean can certainly pull off a nasty bit of work pretty well & all the other actors put in pretty decent displays. Not earth-shattering or anything, but I'd give this a go.
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Thanks
Came on time. Happy with purchase. Didn't come in the original box though. But overall I am happy with the purchase
Published 1 month ago by Katie Holmes
4.0 out of 5 stars
Curiosity
Purchased this DVD as we live in the area it happened and was curious about the story. True Crime Story.
Published 4 months ago by D. Langham
1.0 out of 5 stars
sean bean can't act
pretty poor film. Sean Bean over acts every scene. There are so many much better films out there. I wouldn't recommend this film to anyone. Read more
Published 6 months ago by David B
2.0 out of 5 stars
worse one of the 3 .
this just dont do it. rise footsoldiers and bonded with blood. r great and acted by proper londoners. right good actors.
Published 9 months ago by tango
3.0 out of 5 stars
Essex Boys DVD
Its ok if your into the drug scene type of films. Its not for the faint hearted as its abit bloody and gory.
Published on 29 July 2010 by Ms. E. L. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
great movie
i would not like to get on the wrong side of the character played by sean bean
Published on 27 July 2010 by Mr. P. Dean
3.0 out of 5 stars
Sound of the underground
Inspired by a true story, Essex boys takes us on a journey through the colourful but violent nights and guilty, jaded days of the titular group of criminals. Read more
Published on 18 Jan 2010 by E. Granter
5.0 out of 5 stars
British movies are the dogs bollocks!
I don't really get the one-star reviews. This is an excellent wee movie. The ending is weak but the atmosphere is great, especially the scene in the woods before and after the... Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2009 by Justice Peace
1.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing
This was in my opinion a badly acted and silly film full of gangster clichés. The accent of the Bean character was poor and the attempt at gritty realism failed... Read more
Published on 1 Mar 2009 by Mr. S. Hugo
1.0 out of 5 stars
Cool Front Cover... that is all.
A surprisingly dreadful film that is smothered with boring and pointless narration.
The acting is awful. Read more
The acting is awful. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2009 by Jauffery the 3rd
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